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sometimes atoms gain or lose electrons. the loss of which particles would result in a change of overall electrical charge? select all that apply.

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sometimes atoms gain or lose electrons. the loss of which particles would result in a change of overall electrical charge? select all that apply.

"Atoms can gain or lose electrons and become ions, which are atoms that have a positive or negative charge because they have unequal numbers of protons and electrons. The process in which an atom becomes an ion is called ionization"

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What are atoms?

Atoms are the smallest things on earth that make up matter.

Yes, atoms (and molecules) can gain or lose protons. It is called "Chemistry of acids". You mix an acid and water. A proton is exchanged and you now have a negative ion (the acid minus one proton) and a positive ion (a water molecule with one extra proton).

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