Question

Which type of reaction occurs when nonmetal atoms become negative nonmetal ions?

A. oxidation
B. reduction
C. substitution
D. condensation

Answer 1

The answer is B. reduction. The atom becoming negative ions means it gains electrons. The reaction which gain electrons is reduction reaction. So the answer is B.

Answer 2

Answer: Option (B) is the correct answer.

Step-by-step explanation:

When an atom gains electrons then it becomes rich in electrons and therefore it acquires a negative charge.

Also, it is known that a reduction reaction is a reaction in which an element gain electron(s).

For example,
`Br_(2) + 2e^(-) \rightarrow 2Br^(-)` is a reduction reaction.

Thus, we can conclude that when nonmetal atoms become negative nonmetal ions then type of reaction which occurs is reduction reaction.