Question

Define non-metallic character.

• A. An atom is said to be a non-metal if it loses one or more electrons when supplied with energy
• B. An atom is said to be a non-metal if it loses only one electron when supplied with energy
• C. An atom is said to be a non-metal if it gains one or more electrons when supplied with energy
• D. An atom is said to be a non-metal if it gains only one electron when supplied with energy

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

An atom is said to be a non-metal if it gains one or more electrons when supplied with energy

The tendency of an element to accept one or more electrons to form an anion is called its non-metallic or electronegative character.