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17 February, 15:43

Sodium (chemical symbol Na) is atomic number 11 and is in the first column of the periodic table so it has one valence electron. What is the typical charge when sodium forms a charged particle (ion)

A) + 1

B) + 2

C) - 1

D) - 2

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  1. 17 February, 15:54
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    Na is cation so it loses electron to be positive and become stable losing one valence shells one electron so it's oxidation number is + 1 ie A is correct
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