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How are ions formed?

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a

Ions are formed when neutral atom gains or lose protons to become positively or negatively charged

b

Ions are formed when neutral atom gains or lose electrons to become positively or negatively charged.

c

Ions are formed when two atoms join together

d

Ions are formed when the outer energy shell of an atom is filled

answer is A.

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An ion is generated when an atom gains or loses an electron. 

Ions are generally of two types: cations or positively charged ions, and anions, or negatively charged ions.

Hence the correct answer is Ions are produced when a neutral atom gains or loses electrons.

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How are ions formed?