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N and P for example. Nitrogen will form a N3- the nitride ion.

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The elements that are most likely to form negative ions are the halogens. Halogens have 7 valence electrons and will readily acquire an 8th to form an anion.

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Elements that are likely to form a negative ion in ionic compounds are fluorine (F), chlorine (Cl), bromine (Br), iodine (I), and astatine (At).

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No, in order to form an ionic compound there must be a positive ion and a negative ion.

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Non-metals form negative ions.

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