Nonmetals tend to _____ electrons to form _____ ions.
A) lose; negative
B) lose; positive
C) gain; positive
D) gain; negative
E) gain; neutral

Name: Nonmetals tend to _____ electrons to form _____ ions. A) lose; negative B) lose; positive C) gain; positive D) gain; negative E) gain; neutral
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Nonmetals have a high electronegativity and tend to gain one or more electrons to achieve stability and form negative ions.

Nonmetals Tend to _____ Electrons to Form _____ Ions

Nonmetals Tend to _ Electrons to Form _ Ions