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Positive ions are formed from neutral atoms by loss of

  • A.Neutrons
  • B.Protons
  • C.Nuclear charge
  • D.Electrons

Answer: D

Positive ions are formed by the loss of electrons.

Only the electrons are held loosely enough to be removed by ordinary chemical or electrical means. Removing a proton would change the element itself, and that is a nuclear process, not a chemical one.

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