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Will an atom that gains three electrons have a +3 charge?.

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Answer:
No. It will have a -3 charge.

Step-by-step explanation:
Electrons have negative charges. So, the addition of three negative charges will have a (-1)+(-1)+(-1)=-3 charge.
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