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If you're asking why Sodium ions are more stable than Sodium atoms, it is because most all atoms, besides Hydrogen and Helium, are more stable when they have 8 electrons in their valence shell. They all "want" to be like those atoms which have 8 electrons in their valence shell (the noble gasses). A Sodium atom has 11 electrons, and it is very easy for it to "give up" one electron to something else so that it will be like Neon, the closest noble gas.
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What is sodium number of protons electrons and neutrons?
Because atoms can be isotopes or ions, protons are the only stable identifier for an element (Sodium can have more or less than normal number of electrons or neutrons and still be sodium). Sodium has 11 protons.
Why phenol is more stable in sodium hydroxide than in water?
Because in sodium hydroxide it forms phenoxide ion which is stabilized by solvolysis.
What is the overall charge on sodium chloride?
Sdoium chloride does not have an overall charge, it only has charged ions (which are Na+ and Cl-) If a sodium atom meets a chlorine atom, the sodium loses its outer-shell electron to form the sodium ion Na+. Chlorine takes on sodium's electron to become the ion Cl-. It also has a new name: chloride. Both ions are more stable than the neutral atoms from which they were formed, and exist as NaCl, sodium chloride (common salt). The electrostatic attraction between the positive and negative ions holds the salt crystal together. (Note that in the final formula the charges are not shown, although each ion still has its charge.)
What is the state when an electrical charge of a neuron is said to be at a resting potential?
The resting potential is the normal equilibrium charge difference (potential gradient) across the neuronal membrane, created by the imbalance in sodium, potassium, and chloride ions inside and outside the neuron.
After ACh attaches to its receptors at the neuromuscular junction the next step is?
the depolarization of the muscle cell. This occurs when the ACh receptors open, allowing sodium ions to enter the muscle cell, which leads to the generation of an action potential. The action potential then propagates along the muscle cell, initiating contraction.
What is sodium number of protons electrons and neutrons?
Because atoms can be isotopes or ions, protons are the only stable identifier for an element (Sodium can have more or less than normal number of electrons or neutrons and still be sodium). Sodium has 11 protons.
Why is a neutral sodium atom more stable than a positive sodium atom?
its not
Why the barium ions are fast moving than sodium ions?
Sodium ion is more hydrated than barium ion hence ionic mobility is less. Note that smaller ions with greater charge density gets more hydrated
What do sodium ions have more of?
A sodium ion has one more proton than electrons, as the outermost electron has been lost.
Why is cesium more reactive than sodium?
because it is less stable
Why does an ion have an charge?
In Ionic bonding, ions can become charged by giving or taking electrons. Ions are always trying to have a full outer shell of electrons because that makes them stable. Therefore, in the compound sodium chloride (NaCl or Table Salt) sodium loses one electron to chlorine. Therefore the sodium has a + charge, because it has one more proton than electron. The chlorine has a - charge because it has one more electron than proton.
Why do the properties of an ion differ those of its parent atom?
Because ions are electrically charged particles that have different chemical properties than their parent atoms. For example, salt is not as dangerous because it contains stable sodium ions, not the reactive sodium atoms of its parent. :)
Why do the properties properties of an ion differ from those of its parent atom?
Because ions are electrically charged particles that have different chemical properties than their parent atoms. For example, salt is not as dangerous because it contains stable sodium ions, not the reactive sodium atoms of its parent. :)
How does the strength of the attraction between water molecules and sodium and chloride ions compare with the strength of the attraction between the sodium ions and chloride ions?
Attraction between water molecules and sodium and chloride ions OSS less than the attraction between sodium ions and chloride ions.
Why phenol is more stable in sodium hydroxide than in water?
Because in sodium hydroxide it forms phenoxide ion which is stabilized by solvolysis.
Which is larger NA ion or k ion and why?
A potassium ions is larger than a sodium ion, because potassium ions contain more electrons and consequently occupy more space.
When sodium chloride forms what are the charges on the sodium and chloride ion?
Sodium chloride does not have an overall charge, it only has charged ions (which are Na+ and Cl-) If a sodium atom meets a chlorine atom, the sodium loses its outer-shell electron to form the sodium ion Na+. Chlorine takes on sodium's electron to become the ion Cl-. It also has a new name: chloride. Both ions are more stable than the neutral atoms from which they were formed, and exist as NaCl, sodium chloride (common salt). The electrostatic attraction between the positive and negative ions holds the salt crystal together. (Note that in the final formula the charges are not shown, although each ion still has its charge.)
