Question

Sodium is in Group I of the Periodic Table.
Describe the structure of a sodium atom.
In your answer refer to,
- the type and number of each subatomic particle present,
- the charges on each type of subatomic particle,
- the position of each type of subatomic particle in the atom.

Answer 1

Answer:

Sodium ( Na )

Atomic no. 11

Atomic mass 23

Protons = 11 (positive charge)... Present in the nucleus

Electrons = 11 (negative charge)... Revolves around the nucleus  

Neutrons = 12 (neutral charge)... Present in the nucleus