What occurs when an atom loses an electron?
(1) The atom’s radius decreases and the atom becomes a negative ion.
(2) The atom’s radius decreases and the atom becomes a positive ion.
(3) The atom’s radius increases and the atom becomes a negative ion.
(4) The atom’s radius increases and the atom becomes a positive ion.



Answer :

When an atom loses an electron, the atom's radius decreases and the atom becomes a positive ion.
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Answer:

When an atom loses an electron, the atom's radius decreases and the atom becomes a positive ion.