Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation

If it were a neutral atom,the number of proton would have been equal to number of electron = 9 each

However, since the number of electrons is by 1 greater than that of proton, and since electrons having more number than proton are negatively charged, the particle must be a negative ion.

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