What happens when an atom gains an election

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Curtis Douglas

Biology

10 July, 15:04

What happens when an atom gains an election

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Mario Johns · Answer 1

Sometimes atoms es gain or lose electrons. The atom then loses or gains a "negative" charge. These atoms are then called ions. Positive Ion - Occurs when an atom loses an electron (negative charge) it has more protons than electrons

Reynaldo Murray · Answer 2

Negative ion occurs when an atom gains an electron (negative charge) it will have more electrons than protons.