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An atom of potassium loses one electron. what does it become a negative potassium, positive potassium

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Yes, K+ is a potassium ion, and Mg2+ is a magnesium ion. But However, when non-metallic elements gain the electrons to form anions, Yes the end of their name is changed to “-ide.” and yes the example, a fluorine atom gains one electron to become a yes fluoride ion (F-) sooo yeessyes
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