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11-06-2016
Chemistry

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Why do some atoms form positive ions and others form negative ions?

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11-06-2016

Atoms for negative or positive ions depending on whether they lose or gain electrons to achieve the stable octet. If an atom loses electrons then it would have a positive charge (cation) and if the atom gains electrons then it would become negatively charged (anion).

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