A chemist analyzes two monoatomic species, X and Y, derived from neutral atoms. Species X has 12 protons and 10 electrons, while neutral atom Y contains 16 protons and gains 2 electrons during a chemical reaction. Based on these subatomic configurations, which of the following statements correctly compares the resulting ions?

A) Species X is a cation with a net charge of 2+, while the ion formed by atom Y is an anion with a net charge of 2-.

B) Species X is an anion with a net charge of 2-, while the ion formed by atom Y is a cation with a net charge of 2+.

C) Species X formed because the neutral atom gained 2 protons, whereas atom Y formed an ion by losing 2 electrons.

D) Both species experience a change in their nuclear proton counts, resulting in identical net positive charges.

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