Question

Why does Na become Na+ even though it is LOSING an electron???

Answer 1

Answer:

Na+ because

Explanation:

Na has 11 atomic number

So electronic configuration is 2,8,1

This one electron is lost as a result

NO of protons is 11

But number of electrons is only 8+2=10

therefore the total charge on the electron is positive as it has lost one electron and consists of 11 protons

Therefore it is written as Na+ the plus indicating net positive charge +1

Answer 2

Answer:

Loosing of electron means loosing of negative charge which is equal to presence of positive charge (Electrons carry negative charge)