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What happens when a neutral atom gains an electrons?
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What happens when a neutral atom gains an electrons?

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The neutral atom becomes an anion.

Step-by-step explanation:

When a neutral atom gains an electron (e−), the number of protons (p+) in the nucleus remains the same, resulting in the atom becoming an anion (an ion with a net negative charge).

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it will become a ion , if it gains a negative electron it becomes a negative ion
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