SummerA
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  • 13-12-2016
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An anion is an atom that has lost electrons. True or False?

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SaramAnderson514
SaramAnderson514 SaramAnderson514
  • 13-12-2016
False, an anion is a  negatively charged ion, which means it has lost protons, giving it a negative charge.
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derrekandrews
derrekandrews derrekandrews
  • 13-12-2016
False. An anion is an atom that has gained electrons. If it loses electrons, it becomes a cation. 
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