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Is iron (Fe) an ion?
Name examples of ions. ​

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yes Iron consists of iron atoms. Like all other atoms these are made up of a nucleus and electrons. If an iron atom gains or loses electrons it will become an ion. ... Neither does it make sense to say "iron is an ion", iron atoms can be ions, or part of ions

Step-by-step explanation:

Aluminum - Al 3+

Barium - Ba 2+

Bismuth - Bi 3+

Cadmium - Cd 2+

Calcium - Ca 2+

Cesium - Cs +

Chromium (III) - Cr 3+

Cobalt - Co 2+

Copper (I) - Cu +

Copper (II) - Cu 2+

Hydrogen - H +

Iron (II) - Fe 2+

Iron (III) - Fe 3+

Lead (II) - Pb 2+

Lithium - Li +

Magnesium - Mg 2+

Mercury (I) - Hg2 2+

Mercury (II) - Hg 2+

Nickel - Ni 2+

Potassium - K +

Rubidium - Rb +

Silver - Ag +

Sodium - Na +

Strontium - Sr 2+

Tin (II) - Sn 2+

Zinc - Zn 2+

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