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When a nonmetal gains electrons, it becomes this type of ion.
Anion
Cation
When a metal loses electrons, it becomes this type of ion.
anion
cation
Ionic bonds form between two ions that have
negative charges
positive charges
opposite charges
When an atom loses a valence electron, it becomes a(n) _____________ ion.
positive
negative
neutral
When an atom gains a valence electron, it becomes a(n) _____________ ion.
positive
negative
neutral
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