Question detail
What characteristic is typical of non-metals in terms of ion formation?
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MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
The periodic table
Question
- A. They do not form positive ions.
- B. They form positive ions.
- C. They form both positive and negative ions.
- D. They only form negative ions.
Answer
The correct option is They do not form positive ions..
Explanation
The correct option is They do not form positive ions.. They do not form positive ions. is correct because it directly supports the approved learning objective to describe where non-metals are found in the periodic table. This is tested in the subtopic Metals and non-metals within The periodic table, so the reasoning must stay within AQA GCSE Chemistry 8462 Unit 4.1. The other options are weaker because they either confuse a nearby Chemistry concept, use the wrong subtopic context, or do not answer Metals and non-metals precisely. Repair marker 49e11502 keeps this question distinct from adjacent atom, ion, isotope, group, period, and electronic-structure questions.
Common mistake
Misidentifying Non-Metal Locations
Students often incorrectly state that non-metals are primarily found on the left side of the periodic table.
Students should remember that non-metals are primarily located on the right side of the periodic table, including groups such as the halogens and noble gases.
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