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

Fact 2: Atoms are the smallest units of elements.

Given the two facts above, answer the question "If the smallest unit of an element is neutral and it loses an electron what charge is formed?" with the following options: 
- positive
 - nucleus
 - negative
 - energy
 - Energy.
 - iron
 - electrically
 - uncontrolled


 

   negative      