When an Atom Loses an Electron,what Happens

question 39

Multiple Choice

When an atom loses an electron,what happens?

• A) It becomes positively charged.
• B) It becomes negatively charged.
• C) It becomes neutral.
• D) Nothing happens.
• E) Atoms cannot lose electrons.

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Definitions:

Organic Compounds

Chemical compounds containing carbon atoms, bonded mainly to hydrogen, oxygen, or nitrogen atoms, and which are the basis of all living organisms' structures and functions.

Bicyclic Alkane

A type of organic compound that contains two rings, which are made entirely of carbon and hydrogen atoms, sharing one or more common carbon atoms.

Carbon Atoms

The basic building blocks of organic molecules, capable of forming a vast array of compounds due to its four valence electrons.

Hydrogen Atoms

The simplest type of atom, consisting of one proton in the nucleus and one electron orbiting the nucleus.