Which describes an atom that has fewer neutrons than protons and more electrons than protons? O negative compound O positive compound O positive ion O negative ion
Biology · High School · Tue Nov 03 2020
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An atom that has fewer neutrons than protons and more electrons that protons is called an anion or negative ion.
An anion has more electrons than protons, this means that it has a net negative charge. Anion can be formed when one or more electron is gained. Examples:
Cl -
Br -
SO4^2-