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If a neutral atom gains an electron, what is its charge?

A) positive
B)neutral
C)negative
D)positive and negative
Please explain
I picked math because they don't have science

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C. Negative because since the neutral atom stands at 0 and positive ions are 1+ and electrons are negative if it gains the electron ( negative ) it will become negative.
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