how do electrons behave when metals react with non-metals

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30 September, 02:25

how do electrons behave when metals react with non-metals

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Mcclure · Answer 1

Most often, electrons are transferred from the metal atoms to the nonmetal atoms. Some other reactions are possible, such as the reaction between some metal cations and compounds of nonmetals, such as carbon monoxide, to form coordinate covalent bonds.