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If an atom of hydrogen gives up one electron, what ion is formed?
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What is the typical charge of sodium ions (Na) when present in a salt compound?
A
+2
B
0
C
+1
D
-1
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Understand that sodium (Na) is an alkali metal located in Group 1 of the periodic table, which means it typically loses one electron to achieve a stable electron configuration.
Recall that when an atom loses electrons, it becomes a positively charged ion called a cation. The charge corresponds to the number of electrons lost.
Since sodium loses one electron, its typical ionic charge is +1.
Recognize that in salt compounds, sodium ions are almost always present as Na\(\textsuperscript{+}\) with a +1 charge.
Therefore, the typical charge of sodium ions in salt compounds is +1.
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