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6.9Write the symbol for the ion of each of the following:a. chlorineb. cesiumc. nitrogend. radium

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Ions become from atoms.

When the atom loses or gains some electrons, it becomes an ion.

If it loses electrons, we have a cation, which is a positive ion. Otherwise, if it gains, we have a negative ion or anion.

a) Chlorine: Cl (nonmetal), tends to gain electrons.

Cl ion: Cl-1

b) Cesium: Cs (metal), tends to lose electrons.

Cs ion: Cs+1

c) Nitrogen: N(nonmetal), tends to gain electrons

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