A positively charged ion is formed by _________ electrons from an atom.

losing

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Solution

The correct option is A losing
A positively charged ion is also called a cation which is formed by losing an electron.

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A positively charged ion is formed by _________ electrons from an atom.

The correct option is A losingA positively charged ion is also called a cation which is formed by losing an electron.

The correct option is A losing
A positively charged ion is also called a cation which is formed by losing an electron.