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CHM 101 Periodic Table & Trends Objective Question

Question

__________ have low electronegativity (tend to release electrons).
Options
A Metals
Correct Answer
B Non-metals
C Metalloids
D Noble gases
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Metals, especially those on the left side of the table, have low electronegativity; they tend to lose electrons and form cations.

Hint

Elements that typically form positive ions.

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