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What happens when an atom gains an election
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What happens when an atom gains an election
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Sometimes atoms es gain or lose electrons. The atom then loses or gains a "negative" charge. These atoms are then called ions. Positive Ion- Occurs when an atom loses an electron ( negative charge) it has more protons than electrons
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