Answer:
In a metal, individual atoms lose electrons to become positive "ions."
Step-by-step explanation:
The electrically charged particles are called as the ions. When the atoms lose or can gain electrons these charged particles are formed. When the atoms start losing electron so as to become positive ion are the metals, and the negative ions are formed by the non-metals. A force called electrostatic force acts between the oppositely charged ions which is known as the ionic bond. The metals not exactly lose electrons quickly to become stable, in case of the ionic bond formation they lose electrons.