Question

Which of the following statements is true?

Answer 1

The  statement  which is true is

metals  lose  electrons  to become cations

Explanation

• 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 2

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.