Mass of negative ion is slightly greater than its neutral atom.

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Solution

The correct option is A True
Normally a body is neutral having equal number of positively charged protons and negatively charged electrons.

When some electrons are added to the body, negative charge becomes more than positive charge in body and hence the body as a whole become negatively charged.

Since electrons have some mass, these added electrons add some mass.

Hence, mass of negatively charged ion is slightly greater than that of neutral atom.

Given statement is $T r u e$ .

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