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What do we call an atom that loses and electron?

This is a cation (positive ion).


'When an atom loses an electron what does it become?

When an atom loses an electron, it becomes a positively charged ion.


When a atom loses a electron What is the atoms charge?

When an atom loses an electron it becomes a positively charged ion.


What do you call the energy involved when an atom loses an electron?

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Which atom is electrically neutral?

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When metal atom loses electron energy is?

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When an atom loses an electron and becomes negatively charged we refer to it as?

When an atom loses an electron and becomes negatively charged we refer to it as a positive ion


What is the result of an atom that gains or loses an electron?

This is called a redox reaction. An atom that loses an electron is oxidized and an atom that gains an electron is reduced.


When an atom loses an electron it loses a?

Removal of an electron from an atom leaves a positively charged ion.


What particle has to be removed from an atom so the atom becomes positive?

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Is an atom positive when it loses an electron from the outermost shell?

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When an atom loses an electron and become negatively charged we refer to it as an?

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