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if an atom gains electrons it become a ________. cation neutral atom anion rewatch next question
Brief Explanations
Atoms are neutral with equal protons (positive) and electrons (negative). Gaining electrons adds negative charge, creating a negatively charged ion called an anion. Cations form when atoms lose electrons, and a neutral atom has no net electron gain/loss.
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