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Metal atoms tend to lose electrons , whereas nonmetals tend to gain electrons.

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  • Atom loses electrons and becomes

    A
    Only cation
    B
    Only anion
    C
    Either cation or anion
    D
    Neither cation nor anion

  • Alkali metals lose electrons in

    A
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    B
    p-orbitals
    C
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    D
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    A
    high melting point
    B
    low melting point
    C
    occurrence as solid
    D
    conduction of electricity in molten state

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