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  • 11-03-2021
  • Chemistry
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The process, when an atom gains electrons is called

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  • 11-03-2021

Answer:

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. Losing an electron results in a positive charge, so atom ion is a cation

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