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Why are non-metals called electronegative elements?

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Why are non-metals called electronegative elements?

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Non-metals are known as electronegative elements because they can form negative ions by gaining electrons.

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Chapter 3: Metals and Non-metals - Exercise 1 [Page 164]

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Lakhmir Singh Chemistry [English] Class 10
Chapter 3 Metals and Non-metals
Exercise 1 | Q 2. (ii) | Page 164
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