How do a sodium atom and a positive ion differ
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State the difference between sodium atom and sodium ion.
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State the difference between sodium atom and sodium ion.
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How do a sodium atom and a sodium ion differ?
IONS Are charged particles formed when atoms lose or gain electrons(s) to achieve a full valence shell which is a stable arrangement. Metals form + ions; non-metals form -ions.
Sodium atom
Sodium atom is electrically neutral.
In sodium atom, there are 11 protons and 11 electrons, i.e., equal number of protons and electrons
A sodium atom has only one electron in its valence shell
The size of sodium atom is bigger than that a sodium ion.
The sodium atom is very reactive. It reacts with air or water readily.
Sodium ion:
Sodium ion is positively charged
In sodium ion, there are 11 protons but 10 electrons, i.e., sodium ion contains lesser number of electrons.
Sodium ion has 8 electrons in its valence shell.
The size of sodium ion is smaller than that of sodium atom.
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