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C. If an electron is added to the outer shell, how will this affect the charge and volume of the atom?

if an electron is added on the outer shell

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when an atom gains an electron, it gains a negative charge . it's volume increases as well due to the increase in repulsion between the electrons

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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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