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Which of the following statements is true?


Question 1 options:

Metals lose electrons to become cations.

Nonmetals gain electrons to become cations.

Nonmetals lose electrons to become cations.

Metals gain electrons to become cations.

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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^+)
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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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