Question

What is a positive ion?

A. an atom with an extra electron
B. an atom with a missing electron
C. a balanced atom
D. a neutral atom

Answer 1

B missing electron

Explanation: A simple definition of a positive ion is an electrically charged atom, or group of atoms, formed by the loss of one or more electrons. The number of protons does not change but the reduction in electrons gives the atom a positive charge.