Positive ions are formed from the neutral atom by the :

Increase of nuclear charge

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Gain of protons

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Loss of electrons

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Loss of protons

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The correct option is C Loss of electrons
Positive ions are formed from neutral atoms by the loss of electrons.

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Positive ions are formed from the neutral atom by the :

The correct option is C Loss of electronsPositive ions are formed from neutral atoms by the loss of electrons.

The correct option is C Loss of electrons
Positive ions are formed from neutral atoms by the loss of electrons.