When an atom loses electrons, it acquires a net ___________ charge.
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If an atom has an equal number of protons and electrons, its net charge is 0. If it gains an extra electron, it becomes negatively charged and is known as an anion. If it loses an electron, it becomes positively charged and is known as a cation.
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positively charge and is called cation
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