Question

When an atom loses one or more electrons, it forms a/ an

• A. Anion
• B. Cation
• C. Compound
• D. Molecule

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Cation

The explanation for the correct option:

(B)

Cation: Loss of electrons from atom results in the formation of an ion known as a cation. For example; the cation of Sodium(${\mathrm{Na}}^{+}$).

The explanation for the incorrect option:

(A)

Anion: The gain of electrons from atom results in the formation of an ion known as an anion. For example; the anion of Chlorine(${\mathrm{Cl}}^{-}$).

(C)

Compound: Compounds are chemical substances made up of two or more elements that are chemically bound together in a fixed ratio.

For example, Hydrochloric ($\mathrm{HCl}$) is a combination of Hydrogen($\mathrm{H}$) and Chlorine($\mathrm{Cl}$)

(D)

Molecule: A molecule is defined as the smallest unit of a compound that contains the chemical properties of the compound.

For example; Water (${\mathrm{H}}_2\mathrm{O}$), Table salt($\mathrm{NaCl}$) etc,

Hence, the correct option is B.