Nonmetals typically ______, and metals typically ______.
A) donate electrons; accept electrons
B) accept electrons; donate electrons
C) donate protons; accept protons
D) accept protons; donate protons
E) donate neutrons; accept neutrons

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Nonmetals typically accept electrons to achieve a stable electronic configuration, while metals typically donate electrons for the same reason.

Nonmetals Typically ______, and Metals Typically ______

Nonmetals Typically , and Metals Typically