Question

Explain the formation of sodium ion

Answer 1

Answer:

Formation of Sodium ion- The atomic number of sodium is 11. The arrangements of electrons in the shells of the sodium atom is in the combination of 2,8,1. The valence electron present in the outermost shell of sodium atom is 1. The sodium atom can lose one electron to form sodium ion(Na+). There will be reduction in number of electrons, E=10. Number of protons remain same as 11. Due to the decrease in one electron, there is positive charge on a sodium ion.