electropositive Definition
having a tendency to donate electrons and form positive ions in chemical reactions.
Using electropositive: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "electropositive" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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Sodium is an electropositive element.
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The electropositive nature of metals makes them good conductors of electricity.
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The electropositivity of the molecule determines its reactivity in chemical reactions.
electropositive Synonyms and Antonyms
Antonyms for electropositive
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Summary: electropositive in Brief
The term 'electropositive' [ih-lek-troh-poz-i-tiv] describes the tendency of an element or molecule to donate electrons and form positive ions in chemical reactions. This property is exhibited by metals, such as sodium, which are good conductors of electricity due to their electropositivity.
