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kati45 [8]
3 years ago
12

Why do some atoms form positive ions and others form negative ions?

Chemistry
1 answer:
Gemiola [76]3 years ago
6 0
Atoms for negative or positive ions depending on whether they lose or gain electrons to achieve the stable octet.  If an atom loses electrons then it would have a positive charge (cation) and if the atom gains electrons then it would become negatively charged (anion).
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