Predict the charge of the most stable ion of sodium.
A) 2+
B) 3+
C) 1+
D) 2-
E) 1-

Name: Predict the charge of the most stable ion of sodium. A) 2+ B) 3+ C) 1+ D) 2- E) 1-
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Sodium is a group 1 element and therefore has one valence electron. The most stable ion of sodium will be formed when it loses this electron to achieve a noble gas electron configuration (in this case, the electron configuration of neon). This will result in a charge of 1+.

Predict the Charge of the Most Stable Ion of Sodium