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Explain why Na (atomic number 11) has an electro-positive valency of +1.

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Explain why Na (atomic number 11) has an electro-positive valency of +1.

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Its electronic configuration is 2, 8, 1. It loses one electron to attain a stable octet and forms Na+. Therefore, its electro-positive valency is +1.

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Chapter 2: Chemical Bonding - EXERCISE [Page 43]

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Lakhmir Singh Chemistry [English] Class 10 ICSE
Chapter 2 Chemical Bonding
EXERCISE | Q 11. 2. | Page 43
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