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An atom that has a charge due to loosing or gaining electrons is called?

An atom that has a charge due to loosing or gaining electrons is called?
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An atom that has a charge due to loosing or gaining electrons is called?

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sometimes atoms gain or lose electrons. the atom the loses or gain a negative charge. these atoms are then called ions
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Positive Ion - Occurs when an atom loses an electron (negative charge) it has more protons than electrons.
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