The low values (23 to 30 dynes/cm) result in easy wetting of most materials, which is helpful for. lubricity and other properties. Electrical Properties. The typical volume resistivity of Halocarbon oil is in the range. of 1013 to 1014 ohm-cm. The dielectric constant is quite low.
As you may notice, they can form ions by either losing or gaining electron in 4s orbital. In the chemistry of the transition elements, the 4s orbital behaves as the outermost, highest energy orbital. When these metals form ions, the 4s electrons are always lost first, leading to a positive charge on ion. Gaining any electron in 4s orbital would decrease the stability of anion thus formed. So, they form only cations (positive ions) .
Making the world better, one answer at a time. We know that nonmetals tend to form negative ions. The reason nonmetals tend to form negative ions is because chemical bonding is based on atoms' desire to attain or emulate the electron configuration of inert or noble gases.To do this they will loan out, borrow or share electrons. non-metal atom will form negative ions. The reason for this is because chemical bonding is based on atoms' desire to attain or emulate the electron configuration of inert or â¦ noble gases. 1 person found this useful. Answered.