Question

When a metal atom gains electrons it forms an anion.

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Answer 1

Always true explaing When electrons are gained by a neutral atom, an ion with a negative charge is formed. A negatively charged ion is called an anion. An atom that gains one extra electron forms an anion with a 1- charge. An anion is named by taking the root name of the atom and changing the ending. (Ex: Chloride