Question

Adding electrons to an atom will result in a (an):
a)Molecule
b)Anion
c)Cation
d)Salt

Answer 1

anion will be formed after adding electron

Answer 2

Answer: The correct answer is Option b.

Explanation:

Ions are formed when an atom looses or gains electrons.

If an atom gains electrons, it leads to the formation of negative ions known as anions. For Example: Fluorine gains 1 electron to form $F^-$ ions.

If an atom looses electrons, it leads to the formation of positive ions known as cations. For Example: Sodium looses 1 electron to form $Na^+$ ions.

Molecule is defined as the substance which is formed by the combination of same type of atoms or different type of atoms. For Example:  $H_2,NaCl$ etc..

Salt is defined as the substance which is formed when an acid reacts with a base. For Example: NaCl is formed by the combination of HCl and NaOH.

Hence, the correct answer is Option b.