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Question

Which statement correctly differentiates metals, metalloids, and nonmetals based on their electron tendencies?

Accepted Answer

Metals tend to lose electrons, nonmetals tend to gain electrons, and metalloids have variable tendencies.

Answer

Metals and nonmetals both tend to gain electrons, while metalloids tend to lose electrons.

Answer

Metals and metalloids both tend to lose electrons, while nonmetals tend to gain electrons.

Answer

Metals tend to gain electrons, nonmetals tend to lose electrons, and metalloids have variable tendencies.