Technician A says an atom that loses or gains one electron is balanced. Technician B says an atom that loses or gains one electron is called a charged particle or ion. Who is correct?
A) Technician A only
B) Technician B only
C) Both Technician A and B
D) Neither Technician A nor B

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Technician B is correct because when an atom loses or gains an electron, it becomes an ion, which is a charged particle. Technician A is incorrect because losing or gaining an electron makes the atom unbalanced in terms of charge.

Technician a Says an Atom That Loses or Gains One