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CHM 101 Periodic Table & Trends Objective Question

Question

__________ have high electronegativity (tend to attract electrons).
Options
A Metals
B Non-metals
Correct Answer
C Metalloids
D Alkali metals
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Nonmetals, especially those in the upper right (excluding noble gases), have high electronegativity; they tend to gain electrons and form anions.

Hint

Elements that typically form negative ions.

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