Question

A group of nonmetal possessing positive charge or negative charge

a.atom b. Radical
c. Molecule d. Valency ​

Answer 1

The nonmetals gain electrons until they have the same number of electrons as the nearest noble gas (Group 8A), forming negatively charged anions which have charges that are the group number minus eight.

Answer 2

The nonmetals gain electrons until they have the same number of electrons as the nearest noble gas (Group 8A), forming negatively charged anions which have charges that are the group number minus eight.