Question

1. explain why two non - metallic elements are not likely form ionic bonds

Explanation:

Ionic bonds form between a metal (which loses electrons to become a cation) and a non - metal (which gains electrons to become an anion) through the transfer of electrons. Non - metallic elements have high electronegativities and similar tendencies to gain electrons. Instead of electron transfer (which is characteristic of ionic bonding), non - metals share electrons to achieve a stable electron configuration, forming covalent bonds.

Answer:

Two non - metallic elements are not likely to form ionic bonds because non - metals have similar electronegativities and prefer to share electrons rather than transfer them as required for ionic bond formation.