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When an atom gains an electron it becomes a cation true or false
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When an atom gains an electron it becomes a cation true or false

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Answer:false

Explanation:it becomes a anion

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Answer: False

Explanation: Gaining an electron which has a negative charge results in an overall negative charge, thus making this an anion, and the answer, false.

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