Question

Compare:

Sodium atom and Sodium ion, with respect to

1. atomic structure
2. electrical state
3. chemical action
4. toxicity

Answer 1

	Sodium Atom (Na)	Sodium Ion [Na+]
1. Atomic structure	2, 8, 1	2, 8
2. Electrical state	Sodium atom is electrically neutral.	Sodium ion is positively charged.
3. Chemical action	The chemical action of sodium atom is very active.	The chemical action of sodium ion is inactive
4. Toxicity	The toxicity of sodium atom is poisonous.	The toxicity of sodium ion is non-poisonous.