M4 Periodic
Table: Chemical Change
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…or share electrons
Non-metal atoms when reacting with other non-metal atoms, they achieve noble gas structure by sharing
electrons between themselves.
Chlorine atom
Hydrogen & chlorine atoms sharing 2 electrons between them.
H
Cl
+
H
Cl
Hydrogen atom
We will have more to say about metals losing electrons, non-metals either gaining electrons or sharing
electron when we look at other chemical reactions and bonding.