Question

When an atom loses electrons, it is called a (an)______and has a____ charge
a.Anion, positive
b.Cation, positive
c.Anion, negative
d.Cation, negative​

Answer 1

Answer:

Answer: A charged atom is called an ion. When an atom loses electron(s) it will lose some of its negative charge and so becomes positively charged. A positive ion is formed where an atom has more protons than electrons.

Answer 2

Answer:

When an atom loses electrons, it is called a cation and has a positive charge.