* Electronegativity: Nonmetals have higher electronegativity than metals. This means they have a stronger attraction for electrons.
* Electron Gain: When a nonmetal forms an ionic bond with a metal, it gains one or more electrons from the metal.
* Negative Charge: Gaining electrons results in a net negative charge, creating an anion.
Examples:
* Chlorine (Cl): A nonmetal, forms the chloride ion (Cl-) after gaining an electron.
* Oxygen (O): A nonmetal, forms the oxide ion (O2-) after gaining two electrons.
* Sulfur (S): A nonmetal, forms the sulfide ion (S2-) after gaining two electrons.
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