Which of the following statements best describes the result when a sodium atom in the gaseous state gives up one electron?

Subject: General Awareness | Topic: Science | Difficulty: MEDIUM

Options

1. (A) The atom becomes a negatively charged sodium ion
2. (B) The atom becomes a positively charged sodium ion
3. (C) The atom remains a neutral sodium atom
4. (D) The atom is converted into a neutron

Verified Answer

Option (B): The atom becomes a positively charged sodium ion

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