What is an atom that accepts an electron called?

a. a cation

b. a proion

c. an anion

d. an isomer

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19 January, 23:40

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Layne Schaefer · Answer 1

When an atom accepts an electron during the charges are unbalanced and the atom becomes an ion and it is negatively charged.

Kaiden Elliott · Answer 2

When an atom gains an electron, it gains a negative charge, and becomes an anion.

c. an anion

What is an atom that accepts an electron called?a. a cationb. a proionc. an aniond. an isomer