Chapter 17.2, Problem 8R

To determine

To Explain: the two different ways in which nonmetals are combine with the other elements.

Explanation of Solution

Introduction:

Ionic bond is those type of bond which is formed by accepting the electrons from the metal while the covalent bonds are those type of bonds which are formed by the sharing the electrons with the other element.

Non-metals have the tendency to gain or share the electrons with the other element. So, they can form the ionic bond as well as covalent bond and become stable. Non-metals can form the single, double, and triple bonds with other non-metals easily.

Conclusion:

Hence, the non-metals combine with the other elements to fully fill its outermost shell and become stable by forming the ionic bond and covalent bond.