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Metals lose/gain electrons to form positive _____

Nonmetals lose/gain electrons to form negative ____

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Answer:

1. ions

2. ions

Step-by-step explanation:

Metals lose electrons and form positive ions (because there are more protons+)

While non-metals gain electrons and form negative ions.(more electrons-)

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