Question

An atom that gains electrons becomes a negatively- charged ion called ______________

Answer 1

• During the formation of an ionic compound, the transfer of electrons from one atom to another atom takes place so that both atoms can achieve the electronic configuration of the nearest noble gases.
• An atom that gains electrons becomes a negatively - charged ion called an anion or electronegative ion.

Thus, an atom that gains electrons becomes a negatively- charged ion called an anion.