Question

When an element loses electrons, it forms *

Negative ions or anions
Positive ions or cations
neutral atoms or neutrons
alpha and beta particles

Answer 1

Answer: Positive ions or cations

Step-by-step explanation:

The ions are formed when an atom gains or lose electrons.

The ions are classified into two which are called the cations and anions. The cation is classified as the positive charge formed by the loss of electrons. Example:
`Na^+` is formed by the loss of one electron by
`Na`

The anion is classified as the negative charge ion formed by the gain of electrons. Example :
`F^-` is formed the gain of one electron by
`F`

Thus when an element loses electrons, it forms positive ions or cations.