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In an ionic compound, which type of atom typically loses electrons?

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MCQ

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practice

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Topic

Chemical bonds, ionic, covalent and metallic

Question

Metal atoms

Metal atoms lose outer-shell electrons to form positive ions when they react with non-metal atoms in ionic compounds.

Misunderstanding Ionic Compounds

Students often describe ionic compounds as small clusters of ions rather than as giant structures.

Emphasize that ionic compounds consist of a giant lattice structure where oppositely charged ions are arranged in a repeating pattern.

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