Asked by nemo
How do nonmetals tend to form bonds?(1 point)
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by losing protons
by losing protons
by losing electrons
by losing electrons
by gaining protons
by gaining protons
by gaining electron
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By gaining electrons.
Nonmetals have higher electronegativity, so they tend to gain (or share) electrons to achieve a full valence shell (forming anions or covalent bonds).
Nonmetals have higher electronegativity, so they tend to gain (or share) electrons to achieve a full valence shell (forming anions or covalent bonds).
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