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23 September, 17:04

What type of charge do metal ions develop in ionic compounds?

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  1. 23 September, 17:16
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    The metal ion in an ionic compound will loose an electron becoming a cation. It will therefore develop a positive charge. The magnitude of the charge depends on the number of electrons lost. If one electron is lost the ion gains a + 1 charge and of 2 is lost it gains a + 2 charge ect.
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