The reaction of a metal with a nonmetal produces a(n)________.
A)base
B)salt
C)acid
D)oxide
E)hydroxide

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When a metal reacts with a nonmetal, they form an ionic compound known as a salt. This occurs due to the transfer of electrons from the metal to the nonmetal, resulting in the production of positively charged metal ions and negatively charged nonmetal ions that form a crystal lattice structure.

The Reaction of a Metal with a Nonmetal Produces A(n)________