Which of the following describes what occurs during ionization?

neutrons are added
protons are added
electrons are removed
electrons remain unchanged

electrons are removed

Rationale: An atom may become ionized when it gains or loses an electron. During ionization, electrons removed from the energy shells will result in a positively charged atom.

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