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Cations (positively-charged ions) and anions (negatively-charged ions) are formedwhen a metal loses electrons, and a nonmetal gains those electrons. The electrostatic attraction between the positives and negatives brings the particles together and creates an ionic compound, such as sodium chloride.

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