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Sodium atom and sodium ion: (A) Are chemically the same (B) Have the same number of protons (C) Have the same number of electrons (D) React spontaneously with water

Sodium atom and sodium ion:
(A) Are chemically the same
(B) Have the same number of protons
(C) Have the same number of electrons
(D) React spontaneously with water

Grade:12th pass

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Pawan Prajapati
askIITians Faculty 60787 Points
2 years ago
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Yash Patari
askIITians Faculty 2123 Points
2 years ago
Dear student
Reason : A sodium atom and sodium ion, both have the same nucleus (same number of protons and neutrons). The only difference is that the ion has one less electron than the atom.

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