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What must an object gain or lose to become electrically charged?

A.
protons

B.
electrons

C.
neutrons

D.
nucleus

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B. electrons

An object becomes charged by gaining extra electrons (net negative charge) or losing electrons (net positive charge). Protons and neutrons are bound in nuclei and are not normally transferred in everyday charging.