One of the characteristic properties of non-metals is that they

Question

One of the characteristic properties of non-metals is that they (A) are reducing agents (B) form basic oxides (C) form cations by electron gain (D) are electronegative

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Non-metals easily gain electrons and hence, they form negative ions, so they are electronegative in nature

Q. One of the characteristic properties of non-metals is that they

are reducing agents

form basic oxides

form cations by electron gain

are electronegative

Non-metals easily gain electrons and hence, they form negative ions, so they are electronegative in nature