Question

1. why do metals typically have lower electronegativity compared to nonmetals?

a. metals have small atomic sizes.
b. metals do not interact with other elements.
c. metals lose electrons easily.
d. metals gain electrons easily.

Explanation:

Electronegativity is the ability of an atom to attract electrons. Metals have a tendency to lose electrons to achieve a stable electron - configuration, which means they have a lower tendency to attract electrons compared to non - metals. Option a is incorrect as metals generally have larger atomic sizes. Option b is false since metals do react with other elements. Option d is wrong because metals lose, not gain, electrons easily.

Answer:

C. Metals lose electrons easily.