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Na+ has completely filled K and L shells. Explain.
Na+ has completely filled K and L shells. Explain.

Profile image of Pawan Prajapati
5 Years agoGrade 12
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Profile image of Harshit Singh
5 Years ago
Dear Student

Sodium atom (Na), has atomic number = 11
Number of protons = 11
Number of electrons = 11
Electronic configuration of Na = K L M
2 8 1
Sodium atom (Na) looses 1 electron to become stable and form Na+ ion. Hen it has completely filled K and L shells.

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