rebeccaweeks
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  • 23-03-2020
  • Chemistry
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Why do metals tend to lose electrons to form positive ions?

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vinaychoudary
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  • 11-01-2021

Answer:

Metal atoms lose electrons from their outer shell when they form ions: the ions are positive, because they have more protons than electrons. ... the ions have the electronic structure of a noble gas (group 0 element), with a full outer shell.

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