Question

what kind of ions do metals form

Answer 1

Answer:

cations

Explanation:

metals are made of postively charged ions

Answer 2

Answer: cations

Explanation:

Metals are defined as the elements which loose electrons to attain stable electronic configuration. If an atom looses electrons, it leads to the formation of positive ions known as cations.

For Example: Sodium looses 1 electron to form $Na^+$ ions.

Non-metals are defined as the elements which gain electrons to attain stable electronic configuration. If an atom gains electrons, it leads to the formation of negative ions known as anions.

For Example: Fluorine gains 1 electron to form $F^-$ ions.