3.) How do atoms become positive ions?

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Felix

4 February, 11:47

3.) How do atoms become positive ions?

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Jenna Reid · Answer 1

Neutral atoms can be turned into positively charged ions by removing one or more electrons. A neutral sodium atom, for example, contains 11 protons and 11 electrons. By removing an electron from this atom we get a positively charged Na + ion that has a net charge of + 1.