The following image shows the Atomic level of an element. In the image, which of
the following processes is NOT taking place as the element becomes stable. *
152 25+ 2p 35
152252 2p on ~ (Nel
le-
Na
+
Nat"
Tose
Iyolence election
8 valence electrons
O The loss of an electron Anveils an octet at the 2nd energy level to make it stable
The loss of an electron allows the element to take on a noble gas electron
configuration
Na is sodium is a metal and loses 1 e-
O The cation will use a type Ii naming system
O Na is neutral, loses 1 e- and then becomes a positive charged ion Na+
