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Question
Choose the correct answer from A, B, C and D:
When a metal atom becomes an ion:
Options
It loses electrons and is oxidised.
It gains electrons and is reduced.
It gains electrons and is oxidised.
It loses electrons and is reduced.
Solution
It loses electrons and is oxidised.
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