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6 March, 16:33

Why do nonmetals form anions when they react to form compounds?

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  1. 6 March, 16:38
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    Anions are basically atoms that carry a negative charge. A negative charge indicates that the atom has gained electrons. Atoms that gain electrons are nonmetals in group 6,7,8 since they lack a full stable outer shell so when they gain electrons they will form anions which as i mentioned previously are atoms with a negative charge.
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