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Analyze the properties of a sodium atom and a sodium ion. What are the differences in mass, stability, and reactivity that are caused due to the differences between the sodium atom and sodium ion?

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Did you know that a sodium atom and a sodium ion have significant differences in their properties? When a sodium atom loses an electron, it becomes a sodium ion. The main differences between the two are in mass, stability, and reactivity. In terms of mass, a sodium atom is neutral and consists of 11 protons, 11 electrons, and 12 neutrons. However, when an electron is lost, forming a sodium ion, the mass remains the same because the number of protons and neutrons does not change. Only the number of electrons decreases. Stability is also affected by this change. A sodium atom is relatively stable due to its full outer electron shell. However, by losing an electron, a sodium ion becomes more stable as it achieves a full outer shell like noble gases, making it less likely to participate in chemical reactions. Reactivity is another noticeable difference. Sodium atoms are highly reactive, easily giving away their lone valence electron to other elements to form compounds. On the other hand, sodium ions are less reactive as they have already lost the outer electron, making them less likely to participate in reactions and forming compounds. Understanding these differences between a sodium atom and a sodium ion provides insights into their behavior and helps explain various chemical phenomena related to sodium.