To form an ion, a sodium atom
A)gains two electrons.
B)gains one electron.
C)loses two electrons.
D)loses seven electrons.
E)loses one electron.

Name: To form an ion, a sodium atom A)gains two electrons. B)gains one electron. C)loses two electrons. D)loses seven electrons. E)loses one electron.
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Sodium has one valence electron, and to become stable, it loses that electron to form a positively charged sodium ion (Na+).

To Form an Ion, a Sodium Atom