NEETChemistryHydrogen
What happens when an electron is lost from a hydrogen atom?
Options
- AIt results in the formation of H 2 .
- BIt results in the formation of a hydrogen ion (H+).
- CIt results in the formation of a helium atom (He).
- DIt results in the formation of a halogen atom.
Correct answer
B. It results in the formation of a hydrogen ion (H+).
Step-by-step solution
When an electron is lost from a hydrogen atom, it results in the formation of a hydrogen ion (H+).