Answer : If it loses 2 electrons, the net charge on the atom will be (+2) and If it gains 4 electrons, the net charge on the atom will be (-4).
Explanation :
We are given:
Number of electron in an atom = 9
Number of protons in an atom = 9
Atomic number is defined as the number of protons or electrons that are present in a neutral atom.
Atomic number = number of protons = number of electrons
An ion is formed when an atom looses or gains electron.
When an atom looses electrons, it will form a positive ion known as cation.
When an atom gains electrons, it will form a negative ion known as anion.
According to the question,
When the atom loses 2 electrons then the net charge on the atom will be (+2) because it will form a positive ion by losing electrons.
When the atom gains 4 electrons then the net charge on the atom will be (-4) because it will form a negative ion by gains electrons.
