Zinc (Zn) does not inherently lose electrons when in contact with negatively charged metals, such as copper (Cu). The interaction between these metals involves the sharing of extra charges, but the tendency for Zn to lose electrons is contingent upon the stability of Cu and the nature of the other metal involved. The discussion highlights that Cu, being unstable, may lose electrons to other atoms, but the outcome relies on the characteristics of the metals in contact.
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