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An Atom that was neutral has now gained 3 electrons. Do you think this Atom will become a cation or an anion?Why?(In at least 2 sentences.) Claim Evidence Reasoning​
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An Atom that was neutral has now gained 3 electrons. Do you think this Atom will become a cation or an anion?Why?(In at least 2 sentences.)

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Answer: It will become an anion. Anions are negatively charged molecules. So if the molecule is charged by electrons and electrons have a negative charge, it must form an anion.

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