A group of two or more non-metals that have a negative charge is called a radical.

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A group of two or more non-metals collectively accept one or more electrons.
The group of two or more non-metals that have a negative charge is called a radical.
Examples of free radicals: Nitric oxide $({}^{∙}{NO})$ , Hydrogen Peroxide $(H_{2} O_{2})$ , and Hydroxyl radical $({}^{∙}{OH})$ .
Therefore, the given statement is true.

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