Multiple choice

An atom is said to be non-metal, if :

  1. it loses one or more electrons

  2. it gains one or more electrons

  3. it has more number of electrons than protons

  4. it has lesser number of electrons than protons
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

An atom is said to be non-metallic if it gains one or more electrons when supplied with energy.

Keep practicing — related questions