alleryWhen an atom LOSES one or more electrons, it becomes:
AAn anion (negatively charged ion)
BA neutron
CA cation (positively charged ion)
DA molecule
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. A cation (positively charged ion)
Losing electrons means losing negative charge.
With more protons than electrons, the atom becomes net positive — a cation.
Conversely, gaining electrons makes it an anion (negative).
**Example:** Na → Na⁺ + e⁻ (sodium cation formed by losing 1 electron).
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