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An ion is an atom with a net electric charge. An ion is formed when an atom either gains or loses a valence electron. Atoms with an unfilled outer shell tend to gain or lose electrons so they can achieve a filled outer shell. Atoms that gain an electron are negative ions, and atoms that lose an electron are positive ions.

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When are ions formed?

Ions are formed when an atom gains or loses electrons. When an atom loses electrons the Ion that is formed has a positive charge.


When is an ion is formed?

An ions is formed when an atom gains or loses electrons.


When is An ion is formed when an atom?

An ions is formed when an atom gains or loses electrons.


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An ion is formed when am atom?

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How are negative and positive ions made?

A negative ion (anion) is formed after gain of electrons in the atom.A positive ion (cation) is formed after loss of electrons from the atom.


Why are ions formed into a covalent bond?

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How is a cat-ion formed?

cations are positively charged ions formed by loss of electrons from the neutral atoms having 1,2,3 valence electrons


When atoms gain or lose electrons we call the resulting atom an ion. What are the two different types of ions and how are they formed?

The two types of ions are cations and anions. Cations are formed when atoms lose electrons, resulting in a positively charged ion, while anions are formed when atoms gain electrons, resulting in a negatively charged ion.


What is the definition of cations anions monatomic ions and polyatomic ions?

Cation: an atom who lost electrons.Anion: an atom who gain electrons.Monoatomic ion: ion formed from one element, as chloride Cl-.Polyatomic ion: ion formed from two or more elements, as (SO4)2-.


Is copper a negative ion?

No, copper typically forms positive ions by losing electrons to achieve a stable electron configuration. Negative ions are formed by gaining electrons.


Do ion share electrons with other atoms?

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