Asked in UHS MDCAT 2009 2009Moderate

Hydrogen loses an electron to form:

Correct answer: A. H+

  • A. H+
  • B. H2−2
  • C. H
  • D. H−

Explanation

Explanation:The correct answer is H+ because when hydrogen loses an electron, it becomes a positively charged ion called a hydrogen ion or a proton. This is a dihydrogen anion which consists of two hydrogen atoms and two extra electrons, and is not formed by the loss of a single electron by hydrogen. This refers to the hydrogen atom which has one proton and one electron, and does not involve the loss of an electron. This is a hydride ion which is formed when hydrogen gains an electron, rather than loses an electron.

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