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How does an atom become a positive ion?

A- It loses an electron,
B- It gains an electron,
C- It gains a neutron,
D- It loses a neutron

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Answer:

A- It loses an electron,

Step-by-step explanation:

When one or more electrons is knocked off of an atom, it becomes positively charged. It is now an positive ion.

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