Activity Of Metals And Nonmetals
How does the concept of chemical activity differ between nonmetals and metals?
A
For nonmetals, activity refers to the tendency to lose electrons, whereas for metals, it refers to the tendency to gain electrons.
B
For nonmetals, activity refers to the tendency to gain protons, whereas for metals, it refers to the tendency to lose protons.
C
For nonmetals, activity refers to the tendency to lose protons, whereas for metals, it refers to the tendency to gain protons.
D
For nonmetals, activity refers to the tendency to gain electrons, whereas for metals, it refers to the tendency to lose electrons.