Question

If an electron is gained, the atom has a _____ charge.

positive
negative

Answer 1

negatif charge, that's because electron is of a negative charge

Answer 2

Answer: The correct answer for the fill in the blank is Negative.

There are three subatomic particles of an atom that are electron ( negatively charged), proton ( positively charged), and neutron ( with no charge). This means that electron is a negatively charged ion.

If an atom gains an electron, it means that there is an increase in its negative charge.

Thus, the atom has a negative charge.