An Atom that was neutral has now gained 3 electrons. Do you think this Atom will become a cation or an anion?Why?(In at least 2 sentences.) Claim Evidence Reasoning

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Crompy · Answer 1 · 2022-04-29T15:32:30+0000

Answer: It will become an anion. Anions are negatively charged molecules. So if the molecule is charged by electrons and electrons have a negative charge, it must form an anion.

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