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Question
Sodium having atomic number 11, is ready to ______ electron/ electrons to attain the nearest noble gas electronic configuration.
Options
gain one
gain two
lose one
lose two
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Solution
Sodium having atomic number 11, is ready to lose one electron/ electrons to attain the nearest noble gas electronic configuration.
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