A negative ion is an atom that _electrons.

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Solution

Ionization:
It is the process in which an atom/molecule acquires a positive/negative charge by losing or gaining electrons.
The resulting species that carry charges are known as ions.
The positively charged species are known as cations while the negatively charged species are known as anions.
Negative ion
A negative ion is an atom that gains electrons.
In negative ions, the number of electrons is more compared to protons.
So, the negative ion is an atom that gains electrons.

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