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QuizMultiple Choice

Rocks and Minerals — Test

Question 2 • Earth and Space Science

Why does a sodium atom form a Na⁺ ion instead of Na⁻ ?

Answer
A
Sodium gains a proton, which makes it positive.
B
Sodium loses one electron to achieve a stable outer shell.
C
Sodium has 11 protons and prefers to lose a neutron.
D
Sodium gains an electron to balance its charge.
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