Question

compare na and ne atom using the periodic table

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Answer 1

Answer:

Neon atom has a stable electronic configuration (2,8) i.e., it has 10 electrons and it also has 10 protons which makes the Ne neutral and explains why it is called a noble gas and has very low reactivity.

Sodium ion, on the other hand, is fomred when the metal Na with electronic configuration (2,8,1) loses one electron. Since, it has atomic number 11 (it has 11 protons); The ion becomes unbalanced (as it has 11 protons and 10 electrons in its ionic form) and therefore, needs a negative ion to become balanced. This explains its high reactivity and solubility in water(The ions separate due to high dieletric constant of water). Example of balanced sodium ion- NaCl, NaI, NaOH etc.