Question

metals (elements on the left side of the periodic table) become anions or cations? anions cations

Explanation:

Metals are located on the left side of the periodic table. They tend to lose electrons to achieve a stable electron configuration. When an atom loses electrons, it becomes a positively charged ion, which is a cation. Non - metals (on the right side of the periodic table) tend to gain electrons and form anions (negatively charged ions). So metals form cations.

Answer:

B. Cations (assuming the options are A. Anions, B. Cations)