An atom that has gained an electron is called:
A)an ion that is neutral
B)an ion with a charge of +1
C)an ion with a charge of -1
D)an atom with a charge of +1

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When an atom gains an electron, it becomes negatively charged and forms an ion with a charge of -1. This is because the number of protons (positive charges) in the nucleus of the atom remains the same, while the number of electrons (negative charges) increases, leading to an overall negative charge.

An Atom That Has Gained an Electron Is Called