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18 January, 14:30

When Na forms an ion it loses its outer electron to become Na+. Write the electron configuration for Na and Na+. What element does Na + 's electron configuration resemble (with respect to its electron arrangement) ? In general, which group's electron configuration do the alkali metals resemble when they form ions? (ie, lose an outer electron)

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  1. 18 January, 14:51
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    Na: 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s1

    Na+: 1s2 2s2 2p6

    Na + electronic configuration resemble that of Neon (1s2 2s2 2p6)

    In general, the electronic configuration of alkali metals ions resemble that of the group zero (noble gas)
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