Answer :
The answer is B. reduction. The atom becoming negative ions means it gains electrons. The reaction which gain electrons is reduction reaction. So the answer is B.
Answer: Option (B) is the correct answer.
Explanation:
When an atom gains electrons then it becomes rich in electrons and therefore it acquires a negative charge.
Also, it is known that a reduction reaction is a reaction in which an element gain electron(s).
For example, [tex]Br_{2} + 2e^{-} \rightarrow 2Br^{-}[/tex] is a reduction reaction.
Thus, we can conclude that when nonmetal atoms become negative nonmetal ions then type of reaction which occurs is reduction reaction.
