when an atom gains an electron to become an ion its size (increases/decreases) and its charge becomes (positive/negative)?

Marcus Johnson asked Jul 6, 2023

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When an atom gains and electron to become an iron its size increases and its charge becomes negative.

Yez answered Jul 12, 2023

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