Loss of an electron - Positively Charged Ions
Gain of an electron - Negatively Charged Ions
Group 1 - 3 will form CATIONS (Postive Ions)
Group 5 - 7 will form ANIONS (Negative Ions)
Group 0 & 8 are unreactive, therefore they do not form ions.
Gain of an electron - Negatively Charged Ions
Group 1 - 3 will form CATIONS (Postive Ions)
Group 5 - 7 will form ANIONS (Negative Ions)
Group 0 & 8 are unreactive, therefore they do not form ions.