Which of the following statements is true?

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Nonmetals gain electrons to become cations.

Metals gain electrons to become cations.

Nonmetals lose electrons to become cations.

Metals lose electrons to become cations.

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Nonmetals are elements which have negative charge so naturally they have to gain electron to acquire this while metals are elements which have positive hence losing electrons to become cations. The correct answer is therefore:

Metals lose electrons to become cations.