Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties - Result Question 37
####37. One of the characteristic properties of nonmetals is that they
(a) Are reducing agents
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(b) Form basic oxides
(c) Form cations by electron gain
(d) Are electronegative
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Solution:
- (a) Non metals form oxides with oxygen and thus reduce oxides of metals behaving as reducing agents.
