Which of the following statements correctly describes the behavior of metals and nonmetals in terms of electron transfer?

• A. Metals lose electrons to form cations, while nonmetals gain electrons to form anions.
• B. Both metals and nonmetals gain electrons to form anions.
• C. Metals gain electrons to form anions, while nonmetals lose electrons to form cations.
• D. Both metals and nonmetals lose electrons to form cations.

Answer: (A)