Ions

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What are cations?

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Cations are positively charged ions that are formed when metals lose electrons.

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What charge do cations carry?

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Cations carry a positive charge.

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What happens to electrons when cations are formed?

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Electrons are lost when cations are formed.

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What type of ions do metals usually form?

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Metals usually form cations.

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What is the charge of an atom that has gained one electron?

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The charge of an atom that has gained one electron is -1.

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What are anions?

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Anions are negatively charged ions that are formed when nonmetals gain electrons.

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What charge do anions carry?

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Anions carry a negative charge.

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What happens to electrons when anions are formed?

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Electrons are gained when anions are formed.

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Where are nonmetals located on the periodic table?

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Nonmetals are typically located on the right side of the periodic table.

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Which particles change the charge in atoms when ions are formed?

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Electrons change the charge in atoms when ions are formed.