Multiple choice

A metal in chemistry is an element which

  1. loses electrons

  2. gains electrons

  3. conducts electricity

  4. is shiny
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Explanation

In chemistry, metals are defined by their chemical behavior, specifically their tendency to lose valence electrons to form positive ions (cations). While metals also conduct electricity and are shiny, these are physical properties rather than the fundamental chemical definition. Non-metals tend to gain or share electrons.

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