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- When metals combine with nonmetals, the atoms of the metals tend to lose electrons the the atoms of nonmetals, forming ionic bonds. They become more stable and take on the structure of the nearest noble gas. elements in groups 3-12. ... Used to create steel and other metal mixtures
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Metal atoms have only a few electrons in their outer shell whereas non-metal atoms have lots of electrons in their outer shell. This means that metals tend to react with non-metals. When a metal reacts with a non-metal, electrons transfer from the metal to the non-metal.
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