Question
What elements, found on the right side of the periodic table, usually accept electrons and have a negative valence?
A.
metals
B.
nonmetals
C.
metalloids
D.
alkaline metals
A.
metals
B.
nonmetals
C.
metalloids
D.
alkaline metals
Answers
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B. nonmetals
Nonmetals (on the right side of the periodic table) tend to gain electrons in reactions, forming negative ions (anions) and showing negative valences.
Nonmetals (on the right side of the periodic table) tend to gain electrons in reactions, forming negative ions (anions) and showing negative valences.