An Atom That Gives Up Electrons Becomes A/an

Question

An atom that gives up electrons becomes a/an
A)anion
B)cation
C)compound
D)electron
E)molecule

Accepted Answer

An atom that gives up electrons becomes a cation, which is a positively charged ion due to the loss of electrons. An anion refers to a negatively charged ion that gains electrons. A compound is a substance composed of two or more elements chemically bonded together. An electron is a fundamental subatomic particle with a negative charge. A molecule refers to a combination of two or more atoms held together by covalent bonds.