2. When combining with nonmetallic atoms, metallic atoms generally will
a. lose electrons and form positive ions. c. gain electrons and form negative ions
b. lose electrons and gain negative ions. d.gain electrons and form positive ions.​


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Answer:

a. lose electrons and form positive ions

Explanation:

Because metals usually have 1 or more outlet shell electrons. Due to the other interior electrons shells, the nucleus doens't have the same force of attraction on the outer shell electrons as it does on the ones closer to it.