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1. What happens to an atom when it gains electrons? *
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1. What happens to an atom when it gains electrons? *

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when an atom gains electrons, it gains a negative charge

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Answer: An atom that gains or loses an electron becomes an ion. If it gains a negative electron, it becomes a negative ion. If it loses an electron it becomes a positive ion

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