Question

Sodium atom and sodium ion compare

Answer 1

sodium atom refers to Na with 11 electrons and 11 protons whereas sodium ion refers to Na^1-

Answer 2

Sodium Atom is Na and contains 11 electrons , 11 protons and 12 neutrons making it neutral in charge.

When sodium atom looses an electron , it forms Sodium Ion (Na+) which has 10 electrons , 11 protoms and 12 neutrons.