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This is because, they accept electrons into their electronic configuration

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What are positive and negative ions called?

Positive ions are called cations. Negative ions are called anions.


What are negative charged ions are called?

Ions that have negative charges are called anions. Anions form when a non metal gains electrons lost from a metal.


Is a negative ion called a cation?

no the negative ions are not called cations ,they are called anions


Is an ion negative or positive?

Ions can be either positive or negative P.S. but negative ions are way better for you


What is the term for an atom with a change?

An ion. There are positive ions, called cations, and negative ions, called anions.


What are particles that make up an ionic bond called?

Positive ions are called cations and negative ions are called anions.


Are anions and cations ion?

Yes. Anions are negative ions and cations are positive ions.


What are positively or negatively charged atoms?

They are called ions: postive (cations) and negative (anions).


What is the name of the following ions?

Cations -- which are positive ions -- and anions, which are negative ions.


How are negative ions of elements named?

anions


What has a positive or negative charge?

These are ions: positive (cations) and negative (anions).


What kind of ions are attracted to each other?

These are positive ions (cations) and negative ions (anions).