Question

do metals gain or lose electrons as they form ions

Answer 1

Answer:

They usually lose electrons to form ions with 2 positive charges

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

Some Lose, Some form

Explanation:

Group 2 metals commonly lose two electrons to form ions with two positive charges. Other metals, like the transition metals, also always form positive ions, but the number of electrons they may lose varies. Nonmetals form ions by gaining electrons.