JAMB - Chemistry (2023 - No. 40)
Which of the following is a common property of non-metals?
Exist as solids at room temperature
Tend to gain electrons in chemical reactions
High thermal conductivity
Readily form cations in chemical reactions
Forklaring
Tend to gain electrons in chemical reactions. Non-metals typically have a high electronegativity and tend to gain electrons to achieve a stable electron configuration. This results in the formation of negatively charged ions (anions) during chemical reactions.