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What happens when metals react with non-metals?
What happens when metals react with non-metals?
Electrons are transferred from the metal atoms to the non-metal atoms, forming ions.
What is the resulting compound called?
What is the resulting compound called?
An ionic compound.
Give an example of a reaction between a metal and a non-metal.
Give an example of a reaction between a metal and a non-metal.
sodium + chlorine → sodium chloride
What happens to the metal atoms in these reactions?
What happens to the metal atoms in these reactions?
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What is the force of attraction between oppositely charged ions called?
What is the force of attraction between oppositely charged ions called?
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