Answer to Question #328524 in Biology for Jasmine

Question #328524

Briefly explain why Sodium ions have a charge of 1+

(2 marks)

Expert's answer

A sodium atom can lose its outer electron. It will still have 11 positive protons but only 10 negative electrons. So, the overall charge is +1.

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