When Atom a Loses an Electron to Atom B

question 63

Multiple Choice

When atom A loses an electron to atom B,

• A) atom A becomes more negative than atom B.
• B) atom A acquires more neutrons than atom B.
• C) atom A acquires less neutrons than atom B.
• D) atom A becomes a positive ion and atom B becomes a negative ion.
• E) atom A becomes a negative ion and atom B becomes a positive ion.

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Definitions:

Au

The chemical symbol for gold, a precious metal with high conductivity, resistance to corrosion, and extensive use in electronics, jewelry, and as a monetary standard.

Fractures

Breaks or cracks in rock which can occur naturally through geological processes or artificially through human activity.

Cleavage

In geology, this refers to the tendency of crystalline materials to split along definite crystalline boundaries, often parallel to planes of weakness in their structure.

Cleavage Planes

Natural planes of weakness along which minerals preferentially break, reflecting their crystallographic structure.