Which of These Statements Best Describes the Formation of a Cation

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of these statements best describes the formation of a cation?

• A) An atom loses one or more electrons and becomes positively charged.
• B) An atom loses one or more electrons and becomes negatively charged.
• C) An atom gains one or more electrons and becomes positively charged.
• D) An atom gains one or more electrons and becomes negatively charged.
• E) An atom loses one or more electrons and becomes electrically neutral.

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