When a metal and a nonmetal react,the ________ tends to lose electrons and the ________ tends to gain electrons.
A)metal, metal
B)nonmetal, nonmetal
C)metal, nonmetal
D)nonmetal, metal
E)None of the above; these elements share electrons.

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In a chemical reaction between a metal and a nonmetal, the metal tends to lose electrons and become positively charged (cation), whereas the nonmetal tends to gain electrons and become negatively charged (anion). This results in the formation of an ionic compound, where the oppositely charged ions are held together by electrostatic forces of attraction to form a stable crystal lattice.

When a Metal and a Nonmetal React,the ________ Tends to Lose