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written in this form, na+ means
an electron has been lost.
sodium is an anion
sodium has extra energy in this state.
a charge of +2.
the atom is stable.
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In chemistry, a positive ion (cation) is formed when an atom loses an electron. Na⁺ is a sodium - cation. An anion has a negative charge, and Na⁺ has a + 1 charge, not + 2. Just having a charge doesn't necessarily mean extra energy or stability.
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A. an electron has been lost.