Question

Which of the following tend to gain electrons easily?

• A. Metals
• B. Non-metals
• C. Metalloids
• D. Noble gases

Answer 1

The correct option is B Non-metals

Electropositive elements tend to lose electrons and electronegative elements tend to gain electrons, in order to fill their outermost orbit i.e. attain noble gas configuration (stability).
Generally, metals are electropositive and non-metals show electronegative nature. Metalloids exhibits chemical properties which are intermediate to the behaviour of electropositive metals and electronegative non-metals.
$\therefore$ Non-metals tend to gain electrons easily.