Electrons hold a negative charge, and anion refers to a negatively charged atom.
The answer is anion. Here's a way to help remember:
Cats have paws, and cations are "paws"itive (positive).
Answer:
When an atom gains/loses an electron, the atom becomes charged, and is called an ion. Gaining an electron results in a negative charge, so the atom is an anion
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