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Metals and Non-Metals — Science STD 10 — Question

Maharashtra BoardEnglish MediumSTD 10ScienceMetals and Non-Metals1 Mark
Question
Why are metals called electropositive elements whereas non-metals are called electronegative elements?
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Answer

Metals are electropositive elements because they can form positive ions by losing electrons.
Non-metals are electronegative elements because they can form negative ions by gaining electrons.

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