Electrons, protons, and neutrons are three subatomic particles of an atom. if the atom undergoes a change and becomes a positive ion, which subatomic particle is lost in this process?

electron

Explanation:

When a neutral atom lose an electron, it becomes a positively charged ion. That means the atom change when the electron is lost or gained. Hence, if the atom undergoes a change and becomes a positive ion, in this process the lost subatomic particle is electron.

significant amounts of nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, and other pollution

explanation:

passenger vehicles are a major pollution contributor, producing significant amounts of nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, and other pollution. in 2013, transportation contributed more than half of the carbon monoxide and nitrogen oxides, and almost a quarter of the hydrocarbons emitted into our air.

you did not attach the discourse, but i assume it to be the discourse on the origin and basis of inequality among men (the original titile in french is: "discours sur l'origine et les fondements de l'inégalité parmi les hommes"), also know as "second discourse". in this discourse, jean-jacques rousseau emphasizes that private property is the basis of all inequalities.

therefore, what enabled the old regime to maintain as long as it did was private property.