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.
Briefly explain why Sodium ions have a charge of 1+
(2 marks)
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.
