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CBSE - Chemistry - Structure of the Atom

Structure of the Atom

NCERT Exercise

Nahas completely filled K and L shells. Explain

The atomic number of sodium is 11. So, neutral sodium atom has 11 electrons and its electronic configuration is 2, 8, 1. But Na+ has 10 electrons. Out of 10, K-shell contains 2 and L-shell 8 electrons respectively. Thus, Na+ has completely filled K and L shells.

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