How many electrons are gained or lost in the following half-reaction? Na → Na⁺ A)1 electron is lost B)1/2 electron is gained C)1/2 electron is lost D)1 electron is gained E)2 electrons are gained

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In the half-reaction Na → Na^+, sodium loses one electron to form a sodium ion, Na^+. This is a process of oxidation, where an atom loses electrons.

How Many Electrons Are Gained or Lost in the Following