An atom loses an electron to another atom.Is this an example of a physical or chemical change?
A)physical change involving the formation of negative ions
B)chemical change involving the formation of neutral atoms
C)physical change involving the formation of positive ions
D)chemical change involving the formation of ions

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The loss of an electron results in the formation of an ion (positive in this case), which is a chemical change since the identity of the substance has changed due to the gain or loss of electrons.

An Atom Loses an Electron to Another Atom