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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Which statement is true concerning ions? Cations form when an atom gains protons Anions form when an atom gains protons Cations form when an atom loses electrons

OpenStudy (matt101):

Cations are positive ions, meaning they have more protons than electrons (i.e. they lost electrons). Anions are negative ions, meaning they have more electrons than protons (i.e. they gained electrons). The third option is your answer!

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