An atom loses an electron. What will happen when it approaches a positively-charged ion?


A.
The ions will repel each other.

B.
The ions will attract each other.

C.
The ions will cancel each other out.

D.
The ions will neither attract nor repel each other.

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When an atom loses an electron, it becomes a positively-charged ion. This is because it now has more protons than electrons, giving it a net positive charge.

Now, let's consider what happens when the positively-charged ion approaches another positively-charged ion. Since both ions have a positive charge, they will repel each other. This repulsion occurs because like charges repel each other according to the fundamental principle of electrostatics.

So, in this case, option A is the correct answer: The ions will repel each other.

A fixted pulley has a mechanical advance of 1. Why are fixed pullys useful machines?

A. The output force is greater than the input force.
B. They decrease overall work.
C. They make the load lighter.
D. They change the direction of the force

If an atom has nine protons, eight neutrons and ten electrons what is its charge?