What happens to an element Z if it's atom gains 3 electrons ?

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In an element Z gains three electrons, the number of protons and neutrons will not be affected. But the number of electron increases by three. This will give a net negative charge on the atom. So Z will become as Z^3-
Z + 3electron --> Z^3-

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