I need some help with the Periodic table...?

Question

You should recognize that, when they combine with nonmetals, metals tend to ___________ electrons and form ________ ions. Nonmetals, on the other hand, tend to ___________ electrons and form ________ ions.

Answer 1

You should recognize that, when they combine with nonmetals, metals tend to LOSE electrons and form POSITIVE ions. Nonmetals, on the other hand, tend to GAIN electrons and form NEGATIVE ions.

Get an "A".

Answer 2

donate, positive, accept, negative