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31 December, 19:17
16. How does an atom become an ion?
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Carly Branch
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An atom becomes an Ion (a) if it gains one or more electron (s) or (b) if it loses one or more electron (s). When it gains electrons it becomes negatively charged and is called an anion. When it loses electron (s) it becomes positively charged and is called a cation.
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