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How do non-metals differ from metals in terms of ion formation?
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practice
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Topic
The periodic table
Question
- A. Non-metals form positive ions while metals do not.
- B. Metals do not form ions, while non-metals do.
- C. Non-metals do not form positive ions, while metals do.
- D. Both non-metals and metals form positive ions.
Answer
Non-metals do not form positive ions, while metals do.
Explanation
This option is correct because metals typically lose electrons to form positive ions, whereas non-metals do not.
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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