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What type of element loses electrons in ionic bonding, and what type of charge will it create?

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Answer:

Metals; positive.

Step-by-step explanation:

Metals lose electrons in ionic bonding, and afterward, will carry a positive charge. :)

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Answer and Explanation:

The elements which have 1 2 or 3 valance electron in their valence cell those elements loses their electron to maintain their octet and for becoming stable and, if they loses electron positive charge will create and these ions are called cation

Example : In ionic compound
NaCL Na has 1 valance electron which it is losses and form
Na^+

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