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In space, positive ions are the result of:
A) protons escaping from the nuclei of atoms at tremendous temperatures.
B) electrons being stripped off the outer electron shell for hot atoms.
C) positrons being added to the atomic nucleus at great energies.
D) positrons being added to the electron clouds, destroying the electrons.
E) electrons being added to the cloud, giving them a surplus over protons.


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Reply #1 on: Aug 28, 2013
I know the answer! It's B.


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