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Metals and Non Metals (Part II)
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The elements which form positive ions by losing electrons are known as ______.
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metals
💡 Explanation:
Metals readily lose electrons to form positive ions (cations) because they have few valence electrons and low ionization energies. This electron loss is the defining characteristic of metallic behavior in chemical reactions. Oxides, ores, and alloys are compounds or mixtures, not the elements themselves.