Question

When an extra electron gets added to an atom, it becomes positively charged and is called a positive ion.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is B False

1. If an atom has an equal number of protons and electrons, its net charge is$0$.
2. If it gains an extra electron, it becomes negatively charged and is known as an anion (negative ion).
3. If it loses an electron, it becomes positively charged and is known as a cation (positive ion).

Hence, the given statement is false.