Question

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A positive ion is formed by the -------- of one or more electrons.

Answer 1

• When an atom loses one or more electrons, it always acquires a positive charge as protons become more than electrons.
• For example when a normal sodium atom loses its one electron, it gets a positive one charge $\left({\mathrm{Na}}^{+}\right)$ as its protons become more than its electron.
• A positive ion is formed by the Loss of one or more electrons.