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When an atom accepts an electron, it gains a negative charge because electrons are negatively charged. An atom that has gained one or more electrons becomes a negatively charged ion.
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When an atom accepts an electron, it gains a negative charge because electrons are negatively charged. An atom that has gained one or more electrons becomes a negatively charged ion.
A negatively charged ion is called an anion.
A positively charged ion is called a cation.
The correct option is c.
c) An anion
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