A Neutral Atom Loses One of Its Electrons

question 24

Multiple Choice

A neutral atom loses one of its electrons. It is then

• A) either a negative or positive ion, depending on which electron was lost.
• B) ashamed of itself.
• C) a neutral ion.
• D) a positive ion.
• E) a negative ion.

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