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Classification of Matter

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What are electrons?How elements lose electrons and gain electrons to form metals and non-metals?

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Electron is a sub-atomic particle having a charge of -1.
Metals are the elements which have a tendency to lose electrons.
Non-metals are the elements which have a tendency to gain electrons.

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