Sodium atom loses an electron and attains ______ charge.
An atom loses 1 valence electron to form a cation having a charge of _____
Question 110 (ii)
Science Application An atom consists of charged particles called electrons and protons. Each proton has a charge of +1 and each electron has a charge -1. Remember the number of electrons is equal to the number of protons, while answering this question : What will be the charge on an atom, if it loses an electron?
Elements try to become stable by attaining inert gas configuration. In the ionic compound sodium chloride (NaCl), sodium and chlorine attain stability by losing and gaining an electron, respectively. Identify a correct option assuming the above situation.