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Which of the following atoms:

P, I, Mg, Cl, In, Cs, O, Pb, Co
would be expected to form negative or positive ions?

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Mg, In, Pb,Co and Cs are all expected to form positive ions because they are considered types of metals. P, I, Cl, and O are going to form negative ions.
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