Which of the following statements is true?
2 answers:
The statement which is true is
metals lose electrons to become cations
<u><em>Explanation</em></u>
- metals tends to loss electrons to attain noble gas electrons configuration.
- When metal loses electrons they form a positive charged ions.
- The positively charged ion is known as cations.
- for example sodium metal (Na) loses 1 electron to form a cation with a charge of positive 1 ( Na^+)
Answer:
Metals lose electrons to become cations.
Explanation:
You have to lose electrons for it to be a cation, therefore B and D are false and can be eliminated.
Nonmetals tend to gain electrons and become anions, therefore C is incorrect and can be eliminated.
A is the only answer left, and it is scientifically correct.
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