Answer to Question #151747 in General Chemistry for AbdulRehman

General Chemistry

Question #151747

what change to an atom occurs when it forms a positive ion

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metal atoms lose electrons to form positively charged ions. non-metal atoms gain electrons to form negatively charged ions.

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