Which type of reaction occurs when nonmetal atoms becomenegative nonmetal ions?

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Which type of reaction occurs when nonmetal atoms becomenegative nonmetal ions? a) substitution b) condensation c) reduction d) oxidation ~~~ I am quite sure it is either c) or d) but cant figure outwhich. please give answer as well as a detailed explaintionand thanks in advance!! Which type of reaction occurs when nonmetal atoms becomenegative nonmetal ions? a) substitution b) condensation c) reduction d) oxidation ~~~ I am quite sure it is either c) or d) but cant figure outwhich. please give answer as well as a detailed explaintionand thanks in advance!!

Explanation / Answer

In order to become negative nonmetal ions, the nonmetal atoms haveto gain electrons. Any reaction involving the gain of electrons andtherefore the reduction of charge is called a reduction reaction.The answer is C) reduction. Hope this helped!

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