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When an atom (neutral) becomes an ion (charged) it either loses or gains electrons.
Atoms that LOSE electrons become CATIONS (positively charged)
Atoms that GAIN electrons become ANIONS (negatively charged)
Why? …
Why does an atom get SMALLER when an electron is LOST?
Why does an atom get LARGER when an electron is GAINED?
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