An Atom That Has Lost an Electron Is

question 15

Multiple Choice

an atom that has lost an electron is

• A) a cation.
• B) unlikely to be found in homogeneous mixtures.
• C) electrically neutral.
• D) likely to behave exactly like the parent atom.
• E) an anion.

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Definitions:

Diencephalon

A division of the brain located between the cerebral hemispheres and brainstem, comprising structures such as the thalamus and hypothalamus, essential for sensory and autonomic functions.

Midbrain

A part of the brainstem that plays an important role in vision, hearing, motor control, sleep/wake, arousal, and temperature regulation.

Medulla

The inner region of an organ or tissue, notably in the adrenal glands and kidneys, involved in various regulatory processes.

Infundibulum

A funnel-shaped structure, specifically in anatomy can refer to the connection between the hypothalamus and the pituitary gland or the passage in the ovary through which the egg travels.