Sodium has one valence electron in its third energy level. To reach a stable energy configuration, sodium will tend to____.

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Sodium (Na) tends to achieve a stable electronic configuration by losing its one valence electron, which results in a positively charged sodium ion (Na+). This process makes its electron configuration stable by having a full outer shell, similar to the nearest noble gas, neon. Sodium does not typically gain electrons, share electrons in covalent bonds, or move electrons between its own shells to achieve stability.

Sodium Has One Valence Electron in Its Third Energy Level