Question

give reason why non metals are electronegitive in nature​

Answer 1

Answer:

Because their valence shells have the capability of gaining electrons, thus they are mostly electronegative in nature. Eg→ Cl has7 electrons in its outer most shell and thus it can gain 1 electron to be stable, therefore it is an electronegative non-metal.

Answer 2

Answer:

because they take electron from metals to obtain noble gas configuration