No, it is not true. When metals loose electrons they become cations.
Nonmetals usually accept electrons to become negative ions (anions), e.g. Cl + e- --> Cl-.
It is done by Non-metals and metalloids.They form anions
Non metals are likely to steal electron. They form anions.
Metals loss electrons and nonmetals gain electrons.
Metals and non-metals are the two groups. Metal loose electrons. Non metals gain electrons.
Nonmetals usually accept electrons to become negative ions (anions), e.g. Cl + e- --> Cl-.
Generally non-metals gain electrons and form anions.
It is done by Non-metals and metalloids.They form anions
Non metals are likely to steal electron. They form anions.
Metals loss electrons and nonmetals gain electrons.
Non metals tend to form Anions as they gain electron(s). This occurs normally and usually naturally. There are cases where nonmetals can become Cations as well but it would take a lot of energy to take away an electron from the valence shell. (Refer to Ionization Energy)
Metals and non-metals are the two groups. Metal loose electrons. Non metals gain electrons.
Non metals tend to be at the Right Hand Side of the periodic table. They therefore tend to need to GAIN electrons to get a stable octet-noble gas configuration. Gaining electrons mean they become anions. The reverse is true for metals.
Metals lose electrons in bonding whilst non-metals gain electrons during ionic bonding hence metals for cations and non-metals form anions. It is difficult for a non metal such as oxygen to lose 6 electrons to form a cation since it would need a lot of energy. When it comes to metals it is also difficult to gain that much elecrons since as electrons are added the effective nuclear charge increases each time.
Non metals form bonds by gaining electrons. They form anions.
Non metals generally form anions. They gain electrons during ionic bonding.
Non-metals gain electrons. Hence, they can easily form anions.