An Atom Has 1 Proton,0 Neutrons,and 1 Electron

Question

An atom has 1 proton,0 neutrons,and 1 electron.What will convert this atom to a cation?
A) Add 1 neutron.
B) Add 1 proton.
C) Lose 1 electron.
D) Add 1 proton, 2 neutrons, and 1 electron.

Accepted Answer

To convert an atom to a cation, it must lose one or more electrons. Therefore, the correct answer is to lose 1 electron, which will leave the atom with a positive charge and convert it to a cation. Adding a neutron or adding both protons, neutrons, and an electron will not result in a cation.