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Question

Which of the following statements correctly describes how metals and nonmetals form ions?

Accepted Answer

Metals lose electrons to form cations, while nonmetals gain electrons to form anions.

Answer

Metals gain electrons to form anions, while nonmetals lose electrons to form cations.

Answer

Both metals and nonmetals lose electrons to form anions.

Answer

Both metals and nonmetals gain electrons to form cations.