Q. When a metal atom combines with a non-metal atom, the non-metal atom will
A) Lose electrons and decrease in size
B) Lose electrons and increase in size
C) Gain electrons and decrease in size
D) Gain electrons and increase in size
Explanation
(d)
Metals and non-metals combine to complete their octet. Since, non-metals have lack of electrons, in order to complete their octet, they gain electrons, consequently, the size of non-metal atom will increase.
$Metal + Non - metal \longrightarrow Electrovalent\ bond$
$\left( Na^{+} \right)\ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ (Cl)\ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ NaCl\ \ \ \ \ \ \ \$
Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist
Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.