Fact 1: If a neutral atom loses an electron then an atom with a negative charge will be formed.

Fact 2: Ions are neutral atoms.

Given the two facts above, answer the question "If ions lose an electron then an atom with what will be formed?" with the following options: 
- heat energy
 - kinetic energy
 - activation energy
 - rays or beams
 - flow of electrons
 - hydrogen and oxygen
 - Electrical energy
 - a negative charge


 

        a negative charge 