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NEET · Chemistry · Hydrogen
What happens when an electron is lost from a hydrogen atom?
What happens when an electron is lost from a hydrogen atom?
Options
- AIt results in the formation of H2.
- 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⁺).