Question

Why are metals called Electropositive Element and electronegative Element​

Answer 1

Answer:

Metals are electropositive elements because they can form positive ions by losing electrons. Non-metals are electronegative elements because they can form negative ions by gaining electrons.

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Answer 2

Answer:

ANSWER

Metals are electropositive elements because they can form positive ions by losing electrons.  

Example: Na→Na  

+

+e

Non-metals are electronegative elements because they can form negative ions by gaining electrons.

Example:  

2

1

​  

Cl  

2

​  

+e→Cl  

−