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CHM 101 Chemical Bonding Objective Question
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Sodium (2,8,1) has one __________ more than a stable noble gas structure.
Options
A proton
B neutron
C electron
Correct Answer
D shell
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Sodium has one valence electron (beyond the stable neon configuration). Losing it achieves stability.

Hint

The particle lost to form a positive ion.

Question Info

Course: CHM 101
Topic: Chemical Bonding
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
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