Metals tend to form ions with a positive charge. The most likely way to form a positively charged ion from an atom is by doing which of the following?
A) Gaining electron(s)
B) Gaining proton(s)
C) Losing electron(s)
D) Losing proton(s)
E) Losing neutron(s)

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Metals tend to have few valence electrons, which makes it easier for them to lose these electrons and form a positively charged ion. Gaining protons or losing neutrons would change the identity of the atom, while gaining electrons or losing protons would result in a negatively charged ion.

Metals Tend to Form Ions with a Positive Charge