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When a neutral atom gains or loses electrons, it becomes charged and is called a(n)

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Daniel [21]2 years ago

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It is called an ion.

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Atoms of elements can lose or gain electrons making them no longer neutral, they become charged. A charged atom is called an ion. When an atom loses electron(s) it will lose some of its negative charge and so becomes positively charged. A positive ion is formed where an atom has more protons than electrons.

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