Question

when an atom loses an electron, what happens?
○ atoms cannot lose electrons.
○ nothing happens.
○ it becomes positively charged.
○ it becomes negatively charged.
○ it becomes neutral.

Explanation:

A neutral atom has equal numbers of protons (positive charge) and electrons (negative charge). Losing an electron reduces the negative charge, leaving more positive charge, so the atom becomes positively charged.

Answer:

C. It becomes positively charged.