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Nonmetals generally form


A

anions

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B

cations

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C

ions

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D

none of the above

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Solution

The correct option is A

anions


Explanation for the

correct option

Incase of option (a)

  1. Non-metals are those elements that have a tendency to gain electrons in bonding due to their high electron affinity.
  2. They form anions which are negatively charged ions.
  3. Hence, option (a) is correct.

Explanation for the

incorrect options

Incase In case of option (b)

  1. Metals are those elements that have a tendency to lose electrons in bonding.
  2. They form cations which are positively charged ions.
  3. Hence, option (b) is incorrect.

Incase of option (c)

  1. Ions are charged particles, either positively charged or negatively charged.
  2. Hence, option (c) is incorrect.

Incase of option (d)

  1. As non-metals form negatively charged ions called anions.
  2. Hence, option (d) is incorrect.

Hence, option (a) is the correct answer.


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