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10/09/2021 7:40 pm
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Why are metals called electropositive elements whereas non-metals are called electronegative elements?
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10/09/2021 7:41 pm
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.