what are anions and cations? How are These anios and calions formed?
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Cations (positively-charged ions) and anions (negatively-charged ions) are formed when a metal loses electrons, and a nonmetal gains those electrons. The electrostatic attraction between the positives and negatives brings the particles together and creates an ionic compound, such as sodium chloride.
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When atoms lose or gain electrons while forming an ionic bond, ions are formed.
Anions are ions with a negative charge (they gain electrons).
Cations are ions with positive charge (they lose electrons).
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