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Ionic Compounds and Molecular Compounds
Explanation:
The two ways that non-metals can combine with other elements, is either through ionic bonding(ionic compounds) or covalent bonding(molecular compounds). Assuming that's what you're asking.
In an ionic compound, the non-metals, which have a negative charge, basically rips off the valence(outer) electron(s) from the metal, due to the extreme differences in electronegativity. In other words, an ionic bond involves the complete transfer of valence electrons from the metal to the non-metal. The metal becomes a cation, and the non-metal becomes an anion.
In a molecular compound, non-metals share their valence electrons((co)-(valent)), and will, unlike ionic compounds, have very low melting points/boiling points. This is due to the fact that the forces holding the bonding electrons together are significantly weaker than the forces holding ionic compounds together
