The correct answer is e. +1.
Sodium (Na) is located in Group 1 of the periodic table, which means it has 1 valence electron. In order to achieve a full outer electron shell, sodium tends to lose this valence electron. By losing this electron, it forms a positive ion with a charge of +1.
Looking at the periodic table, determine the charge of Sodium (Na) will make when it bonds with other atoms
a. -1
b. +2
c. -6
d. -2
e. +1
f. +6
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