Question

When metallic elements become ions they

become positively charged
or
have no charge
or
become negatively charged
or
gain electrons

Answer 1

Answer:

becomes positively charged

Answer 2

This electron exchange results in an electrostatic attraction between the two atoms called an ionic bond. An atom that loses one or more valence electrons to become a positively charged ion is known as a cation, while an atom that gains electrons and becomes negatively charged is known as an anion.