Question

1. when an atom loses an electron, what happens? a. nothing happens b. it becomes a positively charged ion c. it becomes a negatively charged ion d. it becomes neutral

Explanation:

An atom is neutral with equal number of protons (positively - charged) and electrons (negatively - charged). When it loses an electron, the number of protons exceeds the number of electrons, resulting in a positively - charged ion called a cation.

Answer:

B. It becomes a positively charged ion