Question

2. When an atom loses an electron, it becomes a

_a._positive ion.
c. neutral ion.
b. negative ion.
d. neutral atom.

Answer 1

A

Step-by-step explanation:

Atoms of elements can lose or gain electrons making them no longer neutral, they become charged. A charged atom is called an ion. When an atom loses electron(s) it will lose some of its negative charge and so becomes positively charged. A positive ion is formed where an atom has more protons than electrons.