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Of metals and nonmetals which tend to be positive ions​

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Answer:

metal atoms lose electrons to form positive ions (cations)

Step-by-step explanation:

metal atoms lose electrons to form positive ions (cations ) non-metal atoms gain electrons to form negative ions (anions )

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