What are metals and non - metals?
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The elements whose one readily loses electrons to form a positive ion are called metals. For example -: Sodium,etc.
The elements whose one atom readily gains electrons to form a negative ion are called non metals. For example -: Chlorine,etc.
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The elements whose one readily loses electrons to form a positive ion are called metals. For example -: Sodium,etc.
The elements whose one atom readily gains electrons to form a negative ion are called non metals. For example -: Chlorine,etc.
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Brukernavn:
Is it necessary that only one atom gains and loses electrons?
And if I recall correctly, aren't these called "valence electrons"?
Thank you very much.
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Metals Metals are those substances which have tendency to loose electrons and forms positive ions are called metals
Ex. Sodium, iron, potassium etc.
Non-Metals
Non metal are those which lack all metallic good insulator of heat and have tendency to gain electrons are called Non-Metals
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