When an Atom Gains One or More Electrons,it

Question

When an atom gains one or more electrons,it
A)becomes positively charged.
B)has no change in its charge.
C)is called an anion.
D)is called a cation.

Accepted Answer

When an atom gains one or more electrons, it becomes negatively charged and is called an anion. Option A is incorrect because gaining electrons results in a negative charge, not a positive charge. Option B is incorrect because gaining electrons changes the charge of the atom. Option D is incorrect because cations are formed when an atom loses one or more electrons and become positively charged.