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When metals form ions, they tend to do so by what
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When metals form ions, they tend to do so by what

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Metals need to give away atoms. Therefore, they tend to give away atoms and become positively charged ions. They're called 'cations' when they become positive.
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Losing electrons and forming positive ions
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