How do you distinguish metals and non - metals with respect to electro

1.	How do you distinguish metals and non - metals with respect to electronic arrangement?
Answer» Solution :Metals GENERALLY possess 1 to 3 electrons in their outermost shellsandtheytendto lose electrons to FORM POSITIVE ions CALLED cations . Nonmetals possess 4 to7 electrons in their valence shells and they tend to gain electrons to form NEGATIVE ions called anions.

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