The Atomic Number of Sodium Is 11 While the Atomic

question 10

Multiple Choice

The atomic number of sodium is 11 while the atomic mass number is 23. Which of the following is NOT True of an atom of sodium?

• A) 11 protons
• B) 8 electrons in the valence shell of a neutral sodium atom
• C) 11 neutrons
• D) 11 electrons
• E) 1 electron in the valence shell of a neutral sodium atom

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