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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.
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Solution
It loses electrons and is oxidised.
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