Non metals form positive ions so they are likely to be oxidized.

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The statement presents a claim about non metals: that they form positive ions and are likely to be oxidized.
Option 1 (True): This is not correct. Non metals typically gain electrons to form negative ions (anions) rather than losing them to form positive ions. Oxidation is the process of losing electrons, so saying non metals are likely to be oxidized would imply they commonly lose electrons, which is contrary to their usual chemistry where they tend to attract electrons and be reduced.
Option 2 (False): This is the accurate choice. In general chemistry, metals tend to form positive ions by losing electrons (oxidation), while non metals tend to form negative ions by gaining electrons (reduction). The claim that non metals form positive ions misstates their typical behavior and conflates oxidation with the common redox behavior of non metals, leading to an incorrect generalization.
Option 1’s view would contradict the well-established distinction between metal and non metal ion formation, and Option 2 correctly reflects the standard understanding of ion formation for non metals.
Option 2’s rationale also aligns with examples like chlorine forming Cl− and oxygen forming O2− in ionic compounds, illustrating non metals’ tendency to gain electrons rather than lose them.

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