Question

When a metal atom combines with non-metal atom, the non-metal atom will
(a) lose electrons and decrease in size
(b) lose electrons and increase in size
(c) gain electrons and decrease in size
(d) gain electrons and increase in size

Answer 1

Answer :

C. Gain electronic and decrease in size

Answer 2

Answer:

metal tends to lose electrons while non metal tend to gain electrons and become larger ions .... hope it helps you