Question

The _______ elements tend to lose electrons and form positive ions, while the _______ elements tend to gain electrons and form negative ions. A. Nonmetal, metal B. Metal, noble gas C. Metal, nonmetal D. Noble gas, nonmetal

Answer 1

Answer:

C.

Explanation:

Metals tends to lose electrons and form positive ions, known as cations. Whereas, non-metals tend to gain electrons and form negative ions known as anions.

Answer 2

Answer:

C. Metal, nonmetal

Explanation:

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The metal elements tend to lose electrons and form positive ions, while the non-metal elements tend to gain electrons and form negative ions.