When atoms of elements on the left side of the periodic table ionize, they tend to

A. gain electrons and therefore become anions.?B. gain protons and therefore become anions.?C. lose electrons and therefore become cations.?D. lose protons and therefore become cations.?E. add neutrons and therefore become megaions.


C

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