How does an atom of rubidium-85 become a rubidium ion with a +1 charge?

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GnarlyDog · Answer 1 · 2021-10-02T20:20:43+0000

Answer:

C. The atom loses 1 electron to have a total of 36.

Step-by-step explanation:

Cations have a positive charge. Cations lose electrons.

The number of electrons in a Rubidium atom is 37. If the atom loses 1 electron, then it has 36 left.