Question

why are metals called electropositive elements whereas non metals are called electro negative elements answer the following in short​

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.

Answer 2

Explanation:

Metals are called electropositive elements as they have positive valencies.Non-Metals are called electronegative elements as they have negative valencies.