Differentiate between Na and Na+
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Na is symbol of normal sodium atom which have 11 protons in nucleus , with electronic configuration (2,8,1) having total 11 electrons in its all 3 shells. ... But Na+ is positive ion of sodium. during chemical reaction sodium atom (Na) loses his one electron present last orbit.
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Sodium atoms and sodium ions have same number of protons. Each one has 11 protons. ... Sodium ion has 10 electrons as sodium atom loses one electron to form sodium ion. Only sodium atom react vigorously with water whereas sodium ion does not.
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