When a metal and a non-metal react, the tends to lose electrons and the tends to gain electrons?

Iknow #2 is d. i just need to know why

The scheme below is from a series of reactions that are part of a synthesis of vitamin a. answer the following questions with reference to this scheme. (i) what is "reagent a"? (ii) draw a step-by-step mechanism which explains the formation of compound c from compound b (iii) which reagents would you use to form compound e from compounds c and d (reagents b and c)? for each reagent suggested above in (ii) explain the role of the reagent in the reaction to (iv) form compound e. you may wish to do this by drawing a mechanism. 1. addition of reagent a но reagent a 2. н, о" thо oh нон-с compound a. compound b. compound c .ch-оh 1. reagent b "сно 2. reagent c сh oh compound e. compound d.

What causes different colors to appear in the sky? the absorption of light by air molecules the reflection of light by bodies of water the greenhouse effect in earth's atmosphere the scattering and reflection of light by dust particles