When combining with nonmetallic atoms, metallic atoms generally will (1) lose electrons and form negative ions (2) lose electrons and - Chemistry -

Question

When combining with nonmetallic atoms, metallic atoms generally
will
(1) lose electrons and form negative ions
(2) lose electrons and form positive ions
(3) gain electrons and from negative ions
(4) gain electrons and form positive ions

Neelam Yadav · Accepted Answer

Dear Student,
The correct answer is two As the ionization energy of the metals
are very low so they can easily lose electrons and form positively
charged ion called cation

When combining with nonmetallic atoms, metallic atoms generally will(1) lose electrons and form negative ions(2) lose electrons and form positive ions(3) gain electrons and from negative ions(4) gain electrons and form positive ions

When combining with nonmetallic atoms, metallic atoms generally will
(1) lose electrons and form negative ions
(2) lose electrons and form positive ions
(3) gain electrons and from negative ions
(4) gain electrons and form positive ions