8. Which of the following statements about non-metals is correct? O A. Non-metals tend to have low ionization energy and high electronegativity.
B. Non-metals tend to have high ionization energy and high electronegativity.
O C. Non-metals tend to have low ionization energy and low electronegativity.
D. Non-metals tend to have high ionization energy and low electronegativity.

The correct answer is option B, that is, non-metals tend to exhibit high electronegativity and ionization energy.

Explanation:

A chemical element, which is primarily devoid of the feature of metal is termed as a non-metal. A non-metal generally exhibit poor electrical and thermal conductivity and is brittle in solid-state. The non-metals generally possess a comparatively low boiling and melting point and also has low density.  

Chemically, the non-metals exhibit comparatively high electron affinity, high electronegativity, and high ionization energy. Upon reaction with other elements and chemical compounds, these elements share or gain electrons. The non-metals are typically seventeen in number and are differentiated into two kinds, that is, noble gases and reactive non-metals.  

atomic number of carbon is 6

electronic configuration of carbon is 1s²2s²2p²

orbital diagram of carbon is as shown here in the image.