Question

Write true or false. Correct the false statement.

When an atom loses or gains electrons, it becomes a charged particle.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A True

• An ion is formed when an atom losses or gains electrons.
• Ions are of two types - cation (positive ion) and anion (Negative ion)
• The positively charged ion or the ion formed by donating the electrons is known as a cation. For example - ${\mathrm{Na}}^{+}$ ion is formed when a sodium atom donates one electron, ${\mathrm{Ca}}^{+2}$ ion is formed when calcium donates two electrons, etc.
• While the negatively charged ion or the ion formed by accepting the electrons is known as an anion. For example - ${\mathrm{Cl}}^{-}$ ion is formed when a Chlorine atom accepts one electron, ${\mathrm{O}}^{2-}$ accepts two electrons, etc.

Hence, the given statement is true.