What are formed by atoms gaining electrons?

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answered Jan 2 by MajorPurser (370 points)

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Figure 7.10 Cations are formed when atoms lose electrons, represented by fewer Lewis dots, whereas anions are formed by atoms gaining electrons. The total number of electrons does not change.

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