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Non-metallic atoms may ____ their electrons
A
lose
B
share
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Whenever a non-metallic combines with another non metal, sharing of electron takes place between their atoms and a covalent bond is formed. A covalent bond can also be formed between two atoms of the same non-metal.

Detailed explanation-2: -Covalent Bonding The non-metals also have relatively high electron affinities, so they tend to attract electrons to themselves. So, they share valence electrons with other non-metals. The shared electrons are held between the two nuclei.

Detailed explanation-3: -In a metallic bond, each metal atom is surrounded by lots of other metal atoms, and they all share their valence electrons.

Detailed explanation-4: -Covalent bonding is the sharing of electrons between atoms. This type of bonding occurs between two atoms of the same element or of elements close to each other in the periodic table. This bonding occurs primarily between nonmetals; however, it can also be observed between nonmetals and metals.

Detailed explanation-5: -A covalent bond is formed between two non-metals that have similar electronegativities. Neither atom is “strong” enough to attract electrons from the other. For stabilization, they share their electrons from outer molecular orbit with others. An ionic bond is formed between a metal and a non-metal.

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