Ions

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Why are ions formed?

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Because atoms want to be stable.

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What are cations?

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Cations are positive ions.

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What type of ions do metals usually form?

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Metals usually form cations.

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Cations are _______ that form ____________ ions and __________ electrons.

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Cations are metals that form positive ions and lose electrons.

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Cations are...

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Positive.

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What is an ion?

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An ion is an atom or molecule that has a net electrical charge due to the loss or gain of one or more electrons.

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What are anions?

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Anions are negative ions.

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How do atoms become cations?

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Atoms become cations by losing electrons.

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What is the charge of a cation?

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The charge of a cation is positive.

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What happens to an atom that gains electrons?

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It becomes an anion, which is a negatively charged ion.