Question

1. which of the following is the best description of how electrons are transferred in an

o a metal atom loses electrons and a nonmetal atom gains electrons.
o a metal atom gains electrons and a nonmetal atom loses electrons.
o a metal and a nonmetal atom lose electrons.
o a metal and a nonmetal atom gain electrons.

Explanation:

In an ionic bond formation (which is related to electron transfer between metals and non - metals), metals have low electronegativity and tend to lose electrons to achieve a stable electron configuration (like a noble gas configuration). Non - metals have higher electronegativity and tend to gain electrons to achieve a stable electron configuration. So a metal atom loses electrons and a nonmetal atom gains electrons.

Answer:

A. A metal atom loses electrons and a nonmetal atom gains electrons