Na+ has completely filled K and L shells. Explain.

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asked Nov 4, 2017 in Chemistry by jisu zahaan (28,760 points) 28 437 1098

Na+ has completely filled K and L shells. Explain.

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answered Nov 4, 2017 by sforrest072 (157,439 points) 63 448 1290

Na has atomic number 11, so its electronic configuration is = 2, 8, 1 

When it gives away its outermost shell single electron it changes to Na+ =10= 2, 8 

The above configuration indicates completely filled K, L shells

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