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What is an anion?

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An anion is a negatively charged ion that has gained one or more electrons.

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Which element produces an anion?

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Fluorine (F) produces an anion.

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What is a cation?

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A cation is a positively charged ion that has lost one or more electrons.

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What charge does a cation have?

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A cation has a positive charge.

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How does nitrogen achieve a stable octet?

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Nitrogen gains 3 electrons to achieve a stable octet.

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What type of elements form ionic bonds?

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Ionic bonds form between metals and nonmetals.

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What is an ion?

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An ion is a charged particle that has gained or lost electrons.

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What is the charge of a sodium ion (Na+)?

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The charge of a sodium ion (Na+) is +1.

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What happens to an atom when it loses an electron?

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When an atom loses an electron, it becomes a cation with a positive charge.

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What happens to an atom when it gains an electron?

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When an atom gains an electron, it becomes an anion with a negative charge.