If a neutral atom gains two electrons,what is the electrical charge of the atom?
A)-1
B)+1
C)-2
D)+2
E)neutral

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A neutral atom has the same number of electrons and protons. If it gains two electrons, the number of negative charges (electrons) becomes greater than the number of positive charges (protons), resulting in an overall negative charge. Therefore, the electrical charge of the atom is -2.

If a Neutral Atom Gains Two Electrons,what Is the Electrical