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They all have full outer shells.

in other words 8 electrons in the outer shell

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Difference between sodium atom and sodium ion?

While a sodium ion and neon atom both have 10 electrons they are of different elements as a neon atom has 10 protons while sodium has 11. As a result the neon atom is neutral while the sodium ion carries a positive charge. So neon can exist on its own as a gas while sodium ion needs a negative ion to balance its charge and form an ionic solid.


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If a sodium atom loses an electron to become a Na+ ion, its electron configuration will be the same as neon (1s22s22p6). Both sodium and neon have stable electron configurations.


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What is different between a sodium ion and a neon atom?

A sodium ion is a sodium atom that has lost an electron, giving it a positive charge. Neon, on the other hand, is a noble gas with a complete outer electron shell, making it stable and unreactive. Sodium ions are typically involved in chemical reactions, while neon atoms are inert.


When a sodium atom reacts with a chlorine atom to form a compound are neon and argon the same as those in noble gases?

Yes, when a sodium atom reacts with a chlorine atom to form a compound (sodium chloride), it does not produce neon or argon. Neon and argon are noble gases with stable electron configurations, while sodium and chlorine react to achieve stable electron configurations by forming an ionic bond in sodium chloride.


What does a neon atom and a sodium ion have in common?

Both a neon atom and a sodium ion have 10 electrons. Neon is a noble gas with a full valence shell, while a sodium ion has lost one electron to achieve a stable electron configuration.


What would happen if sodium atom and neon atom were put near each other?

The sodium atom would likely donate an electron to the neon atom, forming Na+ and Ne- ions due to their differing electronegativities. This would result in the formation of an ionic bond between the two atoms, leading to the creation of sodium chloride (table salt).


Why does an atom of sodium have more mass than an atom of neon?

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Does a neon-22 atom have 2 more electrons than a neon-20 atom?

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An atom of calcium has 20 protons in its nucleus, while an atom of neon has 10 protons. Calcium typically forms ionic bonds in compounds, while neon is a noble gas that does not typically bond with other elements.