How can an element become a negatively charged ion?

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2007-01-16 01:38:37 · 5 answers · asked by okiron 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

By gaining electrons..

Cl + 2e(-) = Cl(2-)

2007-01-16 01:42:57 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

non metals form negatively charged ions(anions) by the GAIN of electrons.

2007-01-16 02:42:10 · answer #2 · answered by iron muncher 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

When it gains an electron from another atom.

2007-01-16 01:42:20 · answer #3 · answered by gebobs 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

gain electrons

2007-01-16 03:26:35 · answer #4 · answered by MANICKAVASAGAM S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋

add some electrons

2007-01-16 01:48:59 · answer #5 · answered by twistedreality 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋