Ionic Compound
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- Metal elements form positive ions because it is easier for them lose electrons than gain electrons to get a full outer shell. Metals are on the left hand side of the Periodic Table and usually have either 1, 2 or 3 electrons in the Outer Shell.
- Non-metal elements form negative ions because it is easier for them to gain electrons than lose electrons to get a full outer shell. Non-metals are on the right hand side of the Periodic Table and usually have 4, 5, 6, 7 or 8 electrons in their outer shell.