Non-metals form...

Non-metals form ________

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding Non-Metals:** Non-metals are elements that typically lack the characteristics of metals. They are found on the right side of the periodic table and include elements like fluorine, oxygen, nitrogen, and carbon. 2. **Valence Electrons:** Non-metals usually have a higher number of valence electrons (the electrons in the outermost shell) compared to metals. For example, fluorine has 7 valence electrons. ...

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A non-metal M forms MCl_(3),M_(2)O_(5) and Mg_(3)M_(2) but does not form MI_(5) , then incorrect statement regarding non-metal M is

M can form mutiple bond

M is of second period element

Atomicity of non-metal is 4

The range of oxidation number for M is -3 to +5

A non-metal can form compound by

gain of electrons sharing and loss of electrons

sharing of electrons

losing electrons

gaining electrons

A non - metal can form compound by