alleryWhich atom becomes a cation when it loses electrons?
AThe electron-losing atom
BThe neutral molecule
CThe shared electron pair
DThe electron-gaining atom
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. The electron-losing atom
Losing electrons gives an atom a positive charge.
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