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faust18 [17]
3 years ago
5

If an electron Is gained, the atom has a ___ charge.

Biology
2 answers:
UNO [17]3 years ago
7 0

Answer:

negative

Explanation:

electrons have negative charges and elements are usually neutral. so if you add a negative, it will make the atom have a negative charge. think of it as a seesaw, in an atom there are 10 protons and 10 electrons, if an 11th electron friend joins, the seesaw will lean more towards the negative side now. :) hope i helped

galina1969 [7]3 years ago
7 0

Answer:

negative

Explanation:

when and atom gains an electron it's said to be an anion(negatively charged ion)

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