An atom that has lost or gained one or more electrons is called a(n) ____.
A) ion
B) isotope
C) nucleus
D) molecule
E) electron

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An atom that has lost or gained one or more electrons is called an ion. This process gives the atom a net electrical charge, making it either a cation (positive charge due to loss of electrons) or an anion (negative charge due to gain of electrons).

An Atom That Has Lost or Gained One or More