What happens when there is a gain or loss of electrons in an atom?

Cation

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Lose ion

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Tight ion

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Anion

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Solution

The correct options are
A
Cation

D
Anion

Whenever there is a gain of electrons the element will acquire a negative charge also known as an anion while when an atom loses an electron, the element acquires a positive charge which is also known as a cation.

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