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Why are metals called electropositive elements has non metals are called electronegative elements

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Answered by susmitabehera2004
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Explanation:

By losing electrons positive ions are formed in case of metal so they are called electropositive. But in case of Non metals, by gaining electrons they form negative ions so they are called electronegative elements.

Answered by poojabiju909
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Answer:

Metals are called electropositive elements because they lose electrons to form positive ions.

Non metals are called electronegative elements because they gain electrons in chemical reactions to form negative ions.

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