Chemistry
Differentiate between the following pairs based on the information given in the bracket.
Cations and anions [formation from an atom]
Metallurgy
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| Cations | Anions |
|---|---|
| Metallic atoms having 1, 2, 3 valence electrons tend to donate the valence electron on ionization and become positive ions called cations. | Non-metallic atoms having 4, 5, 6 or 7 valence electrons tend to accept electrons on ionization and become negative ions called anions. |
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