Circle all that apply for an anion.
a. Positively charged
b. Negatively charged
c. Metal
d. Nonmetal
e. Loses electrons when formed
f. Gains electrons when formed
g. Listed first in a compound
h. Listed second in a compound
Anions are negatively charged. They are usually non metals with few exceptions. They need to gain electrons in order to form and they are always listed after cation in a compound.
