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Evaluate why nonmetols tend to goln electrons during chemical reactions. To Increase their atomic radius 10 decrease their electronegativity To achieve a full outer electron shell To become more metallic

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## Step 1Nonmetals are elements that are found on the right side of the periodic table. They have a tendency to gain electrons during chemical reactions. This is due to their electron configuration.## Step 2Nonmetals have a few electrons in their outermost shell, but they need more to achieve a stable electron configuration. This is known as the octet rule, which states that atoms tend to combine in such a way that they each have eight electrons in their valence shell, giving them the same electronic configuration as a noble gas.## Step 3By gaining electrons, nonmetals can achieve a full outer electron shell, which is a stable configuration. This is why they tend to gain electrons during chemical reactions.