What are the differences in the chemical properties of a sodium atom and a sodium ion?

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2006-10-01 07:31:33 · 3 answers · asked by mojojojo 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

The sodium ion carries a charge whereas a sodium atom does not.

2006-10-01 07:57:10 · answer #1 · answered by ss 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Sodium atom consists of a 1:1 ratio of electrons to protons.

The ion has one less electron than its protons, hence its ionization.

2006-10-01 14:50:02 · answer #2 · answered by schoolgirl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

just one: sodium ions have one fewer electrons than their parent atoms. this means they can react with negatively-charged atoms.

2006-10-01 15:01:42 · answer #3 · answered by The Frontrunner 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋