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An ion that has a charge of +3 was formed by which of the following means?

the atom losing 3 protons


the atom losing 3 electrons


the atom gaining 3 protons


the atom gaining 3 electrons

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Answer:

The atom is losing 3 electrons.

Step-by-step explanation:

Atoms that lose electrons have a positive charge and atoms that gain electrons have a negative charge.

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