Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 98

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A) An anion is usually larger than its corresponding atom.
• B) Metals tend to form cations.
• C) An atoms is usually larger than its corresponding cation.
• D) The halogens tend to form 1+ ions.
• E) Nonmetals tend to gain electrons.

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