Question

why non metals are electronegative ?​

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

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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