A positively charged ion is formed by __________ electrons from an atom.
A
losing
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B
None of the above
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C
sharing
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D
gaining
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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.
Hence, option a is the correct option.