How Does a Neutral Atom Become a Charged Ion

question 78

Multiple Choice

How does a neutral atom become a charged ion?
I. By adjusting its number of electrons.
II. By adjusting its number of protons.
III. By adjusting its number of neutrons.

• A) I only
• B) II only
• C) III only
• D) I and II
• E) All of these

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