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When an atom loses or gains electrons, it becomes a_____ A) ion B) formula C) crystal D) subscript
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When an atom loses or gains electrons, it becomes a_____

A) ion
B) formula
C) crystal
D) subscript

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When an atom loses or gains electrons, it becomes an ion.
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A. An Ion
When an atom gains or loses an electron, it becomes an ion. Ions formed by the loss of an electron have a positive charge, and those formed by gaining an electron have a negative charge.
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