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What is an atom that accepts an electron called? a. a cation b. a proion c. an anion d. an isomer
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What is an atom that accepts an electron called?

a. a cation
b. a proion
c. an anion
d. an isomer

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When an atom gains an electron, it gains a negative charge, and becomes an anion.

c. an anion
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When an atom accepts an electron during the charges are unbalanced and the atom becomes an ion and it is negatively charged.
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