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9 November, 03:58

When metals combine with nonmetals the metallic atoms tend to

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  1. 9 November, 04:04
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    Answer: become positively charged

    Explanation:

    After donating their valence electrons, metallic atoms become positively charged, while nonmetallic atoms become negatively charged due to their acquiring of extra electrons.

    A good example is sodium (metal) combine with chlorine (nonmetal) as shown below

    Na + CL - -> Na+Cl-
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