A ion that gains electrons is called what

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14 May, 13:39

A ion that gains electrons is called what

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Orion Weber · Answer 1

anion

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Atoms consist of electrons, protons and neutrons ... When an atom gains or loses an electron, it attains a net charge and becomes an ion. When electrons are lost (or donated), the resulting ion is called cation. When electrons are gained, the resulting ion is called an anion.