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Q. When an atom loses an electron it becomes

  • (A) Neutron
  • (B) Negative ion
  • (C) Positive ion
  • (D) None of the above
  • Correct Answer - Option(C)
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Explanation by: Team MCQ Buddy
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.

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