When metals combine with nonmetals, the metallic atoms tend to?

When metals combine with nonmetals, the metallic atoms tend to

lose electrons and become positive ions

lose electrons and become negative ions

gain electrons and become positive ions

gain electrons and become negative ions

1 Answer

  • Lose electrons and become positive ions

    Nonmetals do the exact opposite.

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