Question

The oxidation number of all metals on the periodic table have a positive (+) charge. Which of these BEST explains why?

Answer 1

B. All metals lose one or more valence electrons to become stable, giving them a positive oxidation number.

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Answer 2

Because there are more electrons in the elements then nuclei. Therefore giving these elements positive charge. (I think this helps i'm not sure)