Formation of a Positive Ion Is the Result of an Atom

question 34

Multiple Choice

Formation of a positive ion is the result of an atom

• A) losing one or more protons
• B) losing one or more electrons
• C) gaining one or more protons
• D) gaining one or more electrons

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