Chemistry

Compare :

(a) sodium atom and sodium ion

(b) chlorine atom and chloride ion

with respect to

  1. atomic structure
  2. electrical state
  3. chemical action
  4. toxicity

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(a) Comparison between sodium atom and sodium ion:

PropertySodium AtomSodium Ion
Atomic StructureIt has one electron in M shell.It has 8 electrons in L shell.
Electrical StateIt is neutral.It is positively charged.
Chemical ActionIt is very Active.It is inactive.
ToxicityIt is poisonous.It is non-poisonous.

(b) Comparison between chlorine atom and chloride ion:

PropertyChlorine AtomChloride Ion
Atomic StructureIt has 7 electrons in M shell.It has 8 electrons in M shell.
Electrical StateIt is neutral.It is negatively charged.
Chemical ActionIt is very Active.It is inactive.
ToxicityIt is poisonous.It is non-poisonous.

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