Question
How does a neutral atom become a positively charged ion?
a
by gaining electrons
b
by losing protons.
c
by losing electrons.
d
by gaining protons.
a
by gaining electrons
b
by losing protons.
c
by losing electrons.
d
by gaining protons.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
A neutral atom becomes a positively charged ion by **losing electrons**. Therefore, the correct answer is:
**c - by losing electrons.**
When an atom loses one or more electrons, it has more protons than electrons, resulting in a net positive charge.
**c - by losing electrons.**
When an atom loses one or more electrons, it has more protons than electrons, resulting in a net positive charge.