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Does anyone know the answer to #6

6. What is the charge on an atom that has gained one electron?

Does anyone know the answer to #6 6. What is the charge on an atom that has gained-example-1
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I looked it for you, hope that helped <3

Does anyone know the answer to #6 6. What is the charge on an atom that has gained-example-1
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If an atom has an equal number of protons and electrons, its net charge is 0. If it gains an extra electron, it becomes negatively charged and is known as an anion. If it loses an electron, it becomes positively charged and is known as a cation.

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