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When an atom has less electrons is it more likely to form an ion
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When an atom has less electrons is it more likely to form an ion

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An ion is when the electrons do not equal the protons, having less electrons causes a positive charge in the atom, called a cation or a positive charge. More electrons than protons causes a negative charge called a anion or a negative charged atom.
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