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An electrically neutral metallic solid undergoes induction after which it loses l0'electrons. What is

the total charge on the metallic solid?

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If the solid loses 10 electrons then its charge will be +10.

Solids that lose electrons acquire a positive charge as a result because they are left with fewer negatively charged electrons to balance the positive charges of the protons.