What types of atoms generally form anions?

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Maia Beard

Chemistry

16 February, 09:11

What types of atoms generally form anions?

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Darryl Cameron · Answer 1

metals tend to form cations

nonmetals tend to form anions

this is because metals lose electrons,

and nonmetals gain electrons

Kaia Cole · Answer 2

Metals tend to form what is called cations

none metals tend to form anions not onions anions

this is due because metals lose Electrons and nonmetals do the opposite which is to gain electrons