An ion that consists of 33 protons,42 neutrons,and 36 electrons has
A)gained three electrons.
B)lost three electrons.
C)gained six electrons.
D)lost nine electrons.

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The ion has gained three electrons because the number of electrons (36) is three more than the number of protons (33), indicating a gain of three electrons to achieve a negative charge.

An Ion That Consists of 33 Protons,42 Neutrons,and 36 Electrons