What happens to the charge on an atom when the atom gains electrons

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Soleiljy · Answer 1 · 2020-01-20T23:24:01+0000

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Sometimes atoms gain or lose electrons. The atom then loses or gains a "negative" charge. These atoms are then called ions. Positive Ion - Occurs when an atom loses an electron (negative charge) it has more protons than electrons.

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What happens to the charge on an atom when the atom gains electrons

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