Question

9. One of the characteristic properties of non-meta
is that they:
(a) are electropositive
(6) are electronegative
(c) form cations by electron gain
(d) form basic oxide
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Answer 1

Answer:

are electronegative ok

Answer 2

Answer:

are electronegative.

Explanation:

Non metals usually have 5 6 or 7 electrons in their valence shell.Due to this it is easier for them to accept the required number of electrons to fulfill the octet rule. S

o they lose electrons and become electronegative