Do the nonmetals in groups 5A, 6A and 7A form positively charged ions?

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Ernie Thomason · Answer 1 · 2018-07-09T13:03:34+0000

No, the nonmetals in groups 5A, 6A, and 7A would form negatively charged ions. This is because they would accept electrons so that they can have a full octet. For example, N³⁻, O²⁻, F⁻.

Do the nonmetals in groups 5A, 6A and 7A form positively charged ions?

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