Question

an object becomes positively charged when it loses electrons. loses protons. gains electrons. gains neutrons.

Explanation:

• Electrons are negatively - charged particles. Protons are positively - charged particles but are tightly bound in the nucleus of an atom and are not easily lost or gained in normal charging processes. Neutrons are neutral.
• When an object loses electrons (negatively - charged), the number of protons (positively - charged) in the object becomes greater than the number of electrons. So, the object has an overall positive charge.
• If an object gains electrons, it will have an overall negative charge. Gaining neutrons (which are neutral) does not change the charge of the object.

Answer:

loses electrons.