Question

When a helium atom loses an electron, it becomes:

A) An alpha particle. C) A positive helium ion.
B) Proton. D) A negative helium ion.

Answer 1

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C-- a positive ion with 1+ charge means a positive helium ion
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Answer 2

Answer:

The correct answer is C) A positive helium ion.

Explanation:

When any element loses an electron from the outermost shell of its atom, the element acquires a negative charge and hence it is called a positively charged ion or a cation. Helium, which is a noble gas, when looses an electron from the outermost shell of its atom, it acquires a single positive charge and turns into a cation, or a positive helium ion. Thus, when a helium atom loses an electron, it becomes a positive helium ion.