A neutral atom can be negatively charged by

transferring an electron to another atom.

transferring a neutron to another atom.

receiving a neutron from another atom.

receiving an electron from another atom.

Question

A neutral atom can be negatively charged by
		
transferring an electron to another atom.
		
transferring a neutron to another atom.
		
receiving a neutron from another atom.
		
receiving an electron from another atom.

abhisar · Answer

@redred154
What do you think it should be?

anonymous · Answer

Neutrons are neutral so we can eliminate those two answers.Since electrons have a negative charge, gaining an electron would cause the overall charge of the neutral atom to become negative while transferring one would cause an overall positive charge.