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an element that loses an electron, would have a ______ charge. positive…

Question

an element that loses an electron, would have a ______ charge. positive negative neutral need more information to determine

Explanation:

Brief Explanations

Electrons carry a negative charge. When an element loses a negatively - charged electron, its overall charge becomes positive due to an imbalance where there are more protons (positively - charged) than electrons.

Answer:

A. positive