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One of the characteristic properties of non metals is that they

One of the characteristic properties of non metals is that they

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Simran Vinaik
askIITians Faculty 1230 Points
5 years ago
Nonmetals have a stronger "pull" on their electrons because they are closer to having a full valence (outer) shell, making them stable. So ans is d) . a and b are properties of metals
abinayaa
49 Points
5 years ago
ans – d
Non–metals are the elements, which form negative ions by gaining electrons. Hydrogen, oxygen, carbon, sulphur, silicon and phosphorus are some of the non–metals or non–metallic elements.

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