a metal from group 1 and a nonmetal from group 17 are

1.) not likely to bond
2.) likely to form a covalent bond
3.) likely to form an ionic bond
4.) likely to form a metalloid

Question

a metal from group 1 and a nonmetal from group 17 are

1.) not likely to bond
2.) likely to form a covalent bond
3.) likely to form an ionic bond
4.) likely to form a metalloid

anonymous · Answer

Consider Table salt, which has the formula NaCl. 

Na is sodium, which group is it from? 

Cl is Chlorine, which group is it from?

anonymous · Answer

Well Na is an Alkali metal and Cl is a halogen but I'm still super confused on this

anonymous · Answer

You're correct. Take a look at this periodic table. http://www.webelements.com

anonymous · Answer

The numbers across the top represent the group numbers. Remember that elements in the same group have similar properties.

anonymous · Answer

The blue elements on the left are our metals, the yellow on the right are the non-metals, and the pink in the middle are the transition metals.

anonymous · Answer

Typically, the bonding between metals and non-metals is strong. This strong bond is characterized as being ionic. One atom gives up one or more of its electrons to the other element causing them to bond.

anonymous · Answer

These ionic bonds are strong and have a high likely hood of happening.

anonymous · Answer

There is one exception to this, as you know, with Group 18, which are the noble gasses. These noble gasses are inert because their outer shell is full of electrons. They don't like to gain or give up electrons, so these non-metals rarely react.

anonymous · Answer

Thank you very much, you really helped me understand this subject a lot better.

anonymous · Answer

You're welcome. 

What do you think the answer is?

anonymous · Answer

I am still a little rusty on this topic but I believe it's answer 3

anonymous · Answer

Ding ding ding! That's correct.

anonymous · Answer

Thank you! you're a life saver