Which Statement Below Correctly Characterizes Nonmetals

Multiple Choice

Which statement below correctly characterizes nonmetals?

A) They have low electron affinities (so they commonly form anions) .
B) They have low ionization energies (so they commonly form cations) .
C) They form ionic compounds with chlorine (metal chlorides) .
D) They form basic, ionic compounds with oxygen (metal oxides) .
E) They have high electron affinities (so they commonly form anions) .