Question

1. which models would best show the difference between a neutral sodium atom and a sodium ion (na⁺)? the neutral atom model would have 11 protons and 11 electrons; the ion would have 11 protons and 10 electrons. the neutral atom would have 11 protons and 10 electrons; the ion would have 11 protons and 11 electrons. the neutral atom would have 10 protons and 11 electrons; the ion would have 11 protons and 11 electrons. the neutral atom would have 11 protons and 12 electrons; the ion would have 11 protons and 10 electrons.

Explanation:

Sodium (Na) has an atomic number of 11, which means a neutral sodium atom has 11 protons. A neutral atom has an equal number of protons and electrons, so a neutral sodium atom has 11 electrons. A sodium - ion (Na⁺) is formed when a sodium atom loses one electron, so it has 11 protons and 10 electrons.

Answer:

The neutral atom model would have 11 protons and 11 electrons; the sodium - ion model would have 11 protons and 10 electrons.