Question

Compare the chemical properties of metals and non-metals with reference to ionization.

• A. Both lose electrons
• B. Both gain electrons
• C. Metal gain electrons, Non-metal lose electrons
• D. Metals lose electrons, Non-metals gain electrons

Answer 1

The correct option is D Metals lose electrons, Non-metals gain electrons

Metals always ionize by losing electrons while non metals ionize by gaining electrons.
$Na-e^{-}\to N{a}^{+}$
$Cl+e^{-}\to C{l}^{-}$