SSC
CHEMISTRY
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Question
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When an atom loses an electron, it becomes a(n) ____ ion.
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positive
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negative
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neutral
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polyatomic
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Therefore, an atom that loses electrons becomes a positively-charged ion called a cation.
Detailed explanation-2: -If an atom loses electrons, it’s overall charge becomes positive. If an atom gains/loses electrons, its mass will not change.
Detailed explanation-3: -Atoms can gain or lose electrons to become ions. When an atom loses an electron it gains a positive charge and is called a cation. When an atom gains an electron it gains a negative charge and is called an anion.
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