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Sodium(Na ; nadium) is a group (I) metal. The Group (I) metals all readily ionise, by losing one electron, to form the sodium ion (Na^+).

In the Periodic Table sodium has the atomic No. 11. This means it has 11 protons, ( 11 pluses 11+) . When it loses one electron there are now only 10 electrons remaining ( 10 minuses 10-).

Hence doin a little sum

11+ & 10 - = 1+ Hence thereason why the sodium ion has the symbol (Na^+).

Conversely Chlorine(Cl ) is a group (7) non-metal. The Group (7) non-metals all readily have electron affinity, by gaining one electron, to form the chloride ion (Cl^-).

In the Periodic Table chlorine has the atomic No. 17. This means it has 17 protons, ( 17 pluses 17+) . When it gains one electron there are now 18 electrons remaining ( 18 minuses 18-).

Hence doin a little sum

17+ & 18 - = 1- Hence the reason why the chloride ion has the symbol (Cl^-).

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