When an atom has lost one or more electrons, it is said to be:
A) ionized
B) excited
C) in its ground state
D) red shifted
E) over the hill

Name: When an atom has lost one or more electrons, it is said to be: A) ionized B) excited C) in its ground state D) red shifted E) over the hill
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When an atom loses one or more electrons, it becomes either positively charged (if it lost an electron) or negatively charged (if it gained an electron). This process is called ionization.

When an Atom Has Lost One or More Electrons, It