Ions are electrically charged particles formed when atoms lose or gain electrons. ... Metal atoms form positive ions, while non-metal atoms form negative ions. The strong electrostatic forces of attraction between oppositely charged ions are called ionic bonds
Metals form cations after ionic bonding because they completely transfer/give away electrons. 2. Non-metal form anions after ionic bonding because they attract electrons toward themselves
Lean means to actually rest your physical wait against something, yet in this sentence it means to depend on someone. If this doesn't make sense listen to to song lean on me and you will understand.
