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A neutral atom becomes a positive ion when it

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when an electron is loss
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Answer:

Neutral atoms can be turned into positively charged ions by removing one or more electrons.

Step-by-step explanation:

If there is an atom that has 9 protons and 9 electrons, removing an electron from the atom will gain a postive charge.

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