Answer:
Metals lose electrons to become cations.
Explanation:
For example, sodium loses an electron to become a sodium cation.
Na· ⟶ Na⁺ + e⁻
A is <em>wrong</em>. Nonmetals gain electrons to become anions.
B is <em>wrong</em>. Metals lose electrons.
D is <em>wrong</em>. Nonmetals gain electrons to become anions.
The answer is: absorbs more H (protons) ions.
- The Sodium hydroxide NaOH ionizes completely when dissolved in water.
- For every mole of sodium hydroxide that you dissolve you get 1 mole of hydroxide anions.
