Question

If a neutral atom loses 2 electrons, what will happen to the atom's electrical charge?
A. it will become positive
B. it will become negative
C. it will remain neutral

Answer 1

\[\text A^0\to2e^-+\text A^{2+}\]

Answer 2

A. It will become Positive.

Answer 3

Electrons are negatively charged.

Think of the effect on an atom if any negative charges are removed.