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a neutral atom possesses an atomic number of 13 and an atomic mass of 2…

Question

a neutral atom possesses an atomic number of 13 and an atomic mass of 27. three electrons are lost. from what region of the atom are they lost? outside the atom outside the nucleus both inside and outside the nucleus inside the nucleus

Explanation:

Brief Explanations

Electrons are located in the electron - cloud outside the nucleus of an atom. When an atom loses electrons, they are lost from this region outside the nucleus.

Answer:

B. outside the nucleus