explain why an atom that gain an electron become negatively charged, while an atom that loses an electron become positively char

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explain why an atom that gain an electron become negatively charged, while an atom that loses an electron become positively char

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AfilCa [17] · Answer 1 · 2022-09-06T06:02:22+03:00

An atom has a neutral charge as the no. of electrons equal the no. of protons. When it loses an electron, the no. of protons is higher, so there is higher positive charge, when it loses an electron, vice versa occurs. When it loses or gains an electron, it becomes a Cation or Anion.