Which has more number of electrons Na or Na+Why?

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Solution

Dear Student,
Sodium is a chemical element with symbol Na, atomic number 11 and electrons per shell are 2,8,1 i.e., total 11 electrons.
Na⁺ is a cation having electrons per shell 2,8 i.e., 10 electrons. It is more stable.
Therefore, Na has more electrons as compared to Na⁺

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