When an atom gains electrons, it is called a (an) _ and has a __ charge.

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When an atom gains electrons, it is called a (an) _____ and has a ______ charge.

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John Lord · Answer 1 · 2023-12-18T00:55:38+0000

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When an atom gains/loses an electron, the atom becomes charged, and is called an ion. Gaining an electron results in a negative charge, so the atom is an anion

When an atom gains electrons, it is called a (an) _ and has a __ charge.

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