When forming an ion, sodium, Na, will ________ electron(s).
A) gain one
B) gain two
C) gain three
D) lose one
E) lose two

Name: When forming an ion, sodium, Na, will ________ electron(s). A) gain one B) gain two C) gain three D) lose one E) lose two
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Sodium has one valence electron in its outermost shell. To become stable, it can lose this one electron and become positively charged. Therefore, when forming an ion, sodium, Na, will lose one electron.

When Forming an Ion, Sodium, Na, Will ________ Electron(s)