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An atom that gains electrons is called a(n)

A. isotope
B. None of these
C. negative ion
D. magnet



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An atom that gains electrons becomes a negative ion, like chlorine becoming Cl¯. Chemical bonds where one atom loses an electron to form a positive ion and the other gains an electron to become a negative ion involve cations and anions.


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An atom that gains electrons is called a(n) negative ion

When an atom gains electrons, it becomes negatively charged and is termed as a negative ion. For example, chlorine gains one electron to become Cl¯.

In a chemical bond where one atom loses an electron to form a positive ion and the other gains an electron to form a negative ion, the resulting ions are called cations and anions, respectively.


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