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When an atom loses an electron it becomes

A. Neutron

B. Negative ion

C. Positive ion

D. None of the above

Answer: Option C

Solution (By Examveda Team)

When an atom loses electron(s) it will lose some of its negative charge and so becomes positively charged. A positive ion is formed where an atom has more protons than electrons.

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