Which of the following is NOT accurate concerning ionization?
A) When one atom loses electrons, another must gain electrons.
B) When an atom loses an electron, it becomes negatively charged.
C) Ionic bonds form between ionized atoms.
D) In the compound NaCl, Na loses an electron to become positive.
E) In an ion, the number of protons and electrons is unequal.

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When an atom loses an electron, it becomes positively charged, not negatively charged. This is because electrons carry a negative charge, so the loss of an electron results in a net positive charge for the atom that lost it.

Which of the Following Is NOT Accurate Concerning Ionization