When metals react with non-metals, the metal atoms tend to?

Question

When metals react with non-metals, the metal atoms tend to? (A) share electrons (B) lose electrons (C) gain electrons (D) none

Tardigrade Admin · Accepted Answer

Metals are more electropositive and lose electrons, while non-metals have tendency to gain electron.

Q. When metals react with non-metals, the metal atoms tend to?