Can someone please explain the triboelectric series how do i know if it gains or lose electrons? how do i know if it will be negative or positive? Please answer properly :D
In general, metals will lose electrons to become a positive cation and nonmetals will gain electrons to become a negative anion. Hydrogen is an exception, as it will usually lose its electron. Metalloids and some metals can be can lose or gain electrons
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how do i know if it gains or lose electrons?
In general, metals will lose electrons to become a positive cation and nonmetals will gain electrons to become a negative anion. Hydrogen is an exception, as it will usually lose its electron. Metalloids and some metals can be can lose or gain electrons