When a metal and a nonmetal react, the nonmetal becomes a(n) ____________ and th
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When a metal and a nonmetal react, the nonmetal becomes a(n) ____________ and the metal becomes a(n)_____________. The nonmetal is _________________ and the metal is _____________. Nonmetals are therefore ____________ and metals are __________.
a. cation; anion; reduced; oxidized; reducing agents; oxidizing agents
b. cation; anion; oxidized; reduced; reducing agents; oxidizing agents
c. cation; anion; oxidized; reduced; oxidizing agents; reducing agents
d. anion; cation; reduced; oxidized; oxidizing agents; reducing agents
e. anion; cation; oxidized; reduced; reducing agents; oxidizing agents
Explanation / Answer
Metal forms cation by losing electron. So, metal is oxidised
Non Metal forms anion by gaining electron. So, Non metal is reduced
When a metal and a nonmetal react, the nonmetal becomes an anion and the metal becomes a cation. The nonmetal is reduced and the metal is oxidised Nonmetals are therefore oxidising agent and metals are reducing agent
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