When a Metal and a Nonmetal React,the ________ Tends to Lose

question 9

Multiple Choice

When a metal and a nonmetal react,the ________ tends to lose electrons and the ________ tends to gain electrons.

• A)metal, metal
• B)nonmetal, nonmetal
• C)metal, nonmetal
• D)nonmetal, metal
• E)None of the above; these elements share electrons.

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Definitions:

Demand Curve

A graph that represents the relationship between the price of a good and the quantity demanded by consumers at various price levels.

Easy Entry And Exit

A characteristic of competitive markets where there are minimal barriers for new firms to enter or exit the market.

Perfect Competition

A theoretical market structure that features no barriers to entry, a large number of sellers and buyers, completely homogenous products, and perfect information available to all market participants.

Chronic Excess Capacity

A situation where industries consistently operate below their full output capacity due to prolonged demand shortfall.