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If a neutral atom becomes negatively charged, it has undergone _________.

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If a neutral atom becomes negatively charged, it has undergone reduction.

Reduction is the process through which a neutral atom gain an electron (thus reducing its oxidation number) and turns into a negative ion (also known as : anion)
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