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Question
The anion of an element has ______.
Options
more electrons than the normal atom
less electrons than the normal atom
more protons than the normal atom
same number of electrons as normal atom
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Solution
The anion of an element has more electrons than the normal atom.
Explanation:
An anion is a negatively charged ion. It is formed when an atom gains one or more electrons. The number of protons remains the same, but electrons increase.
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