When an Atom Gains an Electron,the Resulting Particle Is Called

question 63

Multiple Choice

When an atom gains an electron,the resulting particle is called:

• A)a proton.
• B)an anion.
• C)a cation.
• D)an isotope.
• E)none of the above

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