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how does an atom become a charged element?​

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Maemaelurotgo

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If an atom has an equal number of protons and electrons, its net charge is 0. If it gains an extra electron, it becomes negatively charged and is known as an anion. If it loses an electron, it becomes positively charged and is known as a cation.

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Yusophasnorgo

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So any change in the charge of an atom is due to changes in its electron count. If a neutral atom gains electrons, then it will become negatively charged. If a neutral atom loses electrons, then it become positively charged.

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