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Non-metals generally form:


A

Anions

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B

Cations

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C

Metallic bond

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D
basic oxides.
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Solution

The correct option is A

Anions


Metals loose electrons in bonding and non-metals gain electrons.

So, non-metal atoms get converted to anions and metals get converted to cations.

Metallic bonds are formed by metals, and non metals form acidic oxides.


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