Question

which elements are likely to lose electrons?

Answer 1

Explanation:

Elements that are metals are tend to lose electrons and become positively charged ions called Cations. Elements that are non metals tend to gain electron and become negatively charged ions called Anions. Metal that are located in 1A of the periodic table form ions by losing one electrons.

Answer 2

Answer:

Metals lose electrons.

Explanation:

• All atoms want to complete their octet and this is what causes them to either lose or gain electrons.

• Metals are opaque, lustrous elements that are good conductors of heat and electricity.  

• Metals form positive ions (cations) as they have low ionization energies.

• Metals have 1, 2, or 3 valence electrons so that they can give away electrons to form bonds.

• Metal atoms tend to lose electrons and become positively charged because of the majority of protons in the atom.