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neonofarm [45]
3 years ago
5

What happens when an atom loses an electron

Biology
1 answer:
nekit [7.7K]3 years ago
5 0

Answer:

An atom that gains or loses an electron becomes an ion. If it gains a negative electron, it becomes a negative ion. If it loses an electron it becomes a positive ion (see page 10 for more on ions).

Explanation:

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