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Na ^+ has completely filled K and L shells. Explain. - Science
Question
Na ^+ has completely filled K and L shells. Explain.
Answer
Atomic Number of Sodium (Na): 11
Electronic Configuration of Na atom: 2, 8, 1
A sodium ion (Na^+) is formed by losing the 1 electron present in the outermost shell (M shell).
Electronic Configuration of
Na^+: 2, 8
Explanation:
The K shell has 2 electrons (which is its maximum capacity).
The L shell has 8 electrons (which is its maximum capacity).
Therefore,Na^+has completely filled K and L shells.