When an atom loses one or more electrons it is said to be
A)Ionized
B)Excited
C)Collided
D)In the ground state

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When an atom loses one or more electrons, it becomes electrically charged, meaning it has an unequal number of protons and electrons. Such an atom is said to be ionized. The process of ionization occurs when an atom gains or loses an electron, thereby giving it a net electrical charge.

When an Atom Loses One or More Electrons It Is