Question

Metals show tendency to lose ......
a) newtron
b) halogen
c) hydrogen d) electron
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Answer 1

Explanation:

alkali metals. B ... alkaline earth metals. D. halogens ... As alkali metals have a tendency to lose one electron and form ... Carbon has a tendency to form covalent bonds.

Answer 2

Answer:

Metals shows tendency to loose electrons i.e. option d)

for example- Na is a metal

electronic configuration of Na = 2,8,1

Therefore, to become stable it needs to loose 1é from it's outermost shell.