Which electron arrangement does the sodium ion have?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. That of the noble gas neon, with ten electrons
- Step 1: Na has 11 electrons and loses one. Step 2. The ion has 10 electrons, like neon. Answer: neon. Why not the others: these electron counts do not match .
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