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Nonmetals — Unit test

Question 2 • GA-GSE Physical Science A

When an atom that has no charge loses two electrons, it becomes a

Answer
A
positive ion.
B
negative ion.
C
positive isotope.
D
negative isotope.

Explanation

Electrons have a negative charge. Losing two electrons removes negative charge, so the atom becomes positively charged overall. A charged atom is an ion, making “positive ion” the correct answer.

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