Question

An atom that gains or loses one or more electrons is called an

Answer 1

Answer: An atom that gains or loses one or more electrons is called an ION. A positive ion is called a CATION and a negative ion is called an ANION.

Explanation:

Answer 2

An atom that gains or loses one or more electrons is called an ion.

• When an atom loses its electron it is converted to a positively charged species and is called a cation.
• When an atom accepts an electron it is converted to a negatively charged species and is called an anion.
• The cation and anion are togatherly called ions.