Concept explainers
To become a negative ion, does an atom lose or gain an electron?
To identify: Whether an atom loses or gain electron, to become negative ion.
Explanation of Solution
Introduction:
Ion:
When there is a loss or gain of electron in an atom, an ion is formed. An ion must have a net electric charge.
If the charge on ion is positive, it is called cations and if the charge is positive it is called anions.
When an atom is neutral, the charge on it is zero.
Since an electron is having negative charge. So, when an atom gains an electron, the charge on it will automatically become negative.
It means to become a negative ion, an atom will have to gain electron.
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