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Electrons, protons, and neutrons are three subatomic particles of an atom. If the atom undergoes a change and becomes a positive ion, which subatomic particle is lost in this process?

A) Neutron
B) Proton
C) Electron

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C. Electron.

If an atom loses an electron, it becomes positive.
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