Question

An atom with a deficiency of electrons is a

• A. Negative ion
• B. Neutral atom
• C. Positive ion
• D. None of these

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Positive ion

1. Basically, an atom is electrically neutral.
2. In case, if the atom loses an electron then there will be an extra proton in comparison to the number of electrons.
3. Hence, the atom will gain a positive charge.
4. Therefore an atom with a deficiency of electrons is called a positive ion.

Hence, the correct option is C.