Question
Which kind of elements have tendency to lose electrons? Give example.
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Elements that have a tendency to lose electrons are called metals.
They usually have 1, 2, or 3 electrons in their outermost shell and lose them easily to form positive ions (cations).
Example:
- Sodium (Na) loses one electron to form Na⁺.
- Magnesium (Mg) loses two electrons to form Mg²⁺.
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