Question detail
What is a characteristic behavior of non-metals in terms of ion formation?
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MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
The periodic table
Question
- A. They gain electrons to form negative ions.
- B. They lose electrons to form positive ions.
- C. They can form both positive and negative ions.
- D. They do not form ions at all.
Answer
The correct option is They gain electrons to form negative ions..
Explanation
The correct option is They gain electrons to form negative ions.. They gain electrons to form negative ions. is correct because it directly supports the approved learning objective to explain that non-metals do not form positive ions. 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 137eb28a keeps this question distinct from adjacent atom, ion, isotope, group, period, and electronic-structure questions.
Common mistake
Misunderstanding Non-Metal Behavior
Students often think that non-metals can form positive ions under certain conditions.
Remember that non-metals typically do not form positive ions; they usually gain electrons to form negative ions instead.
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