Metal usually donates electrons. The concept behind this phenomenon is stability. The elements with the most stable electronic configuration are the noble gases in Group 5A. As a result, the other elements donate or accept electrons so that they would be like the noble gases. Since metals are past their nearest noble gas element, they have to shed their electrons. When they do, they become cations which are positively charged ions.
The answer is B, this is a synthesis reaction. A good way to identify a synthesis reaction is when there are multiple reactants, but only one product.
AppearanceClear, transparent and homogeneousCloudy, heterogeneous, at least two substances visibleParticle Sizemolecule in sizelarger than 10,000 AngstromsEffect of Light Tyndall Effectnone -- light passes through, particles do not reflect lightvariableEffect of Sedimentationnoneparticles will eventually settle ou
