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------ Na atom(s) each lose ------- electron(s), forming----- ion(s). -----N atom(s) gains -----electron(s), forming a ------- ion. The ions attract, forming Na3N

Answer 1

3 Na atoms each lose 1 electron, forming 3 cations. 1 N atom gains 3 electrons, forming a anion. The ions attract, forming Na₃N .

Step-by-step explanation:

• A Na(sodium) atom have 1 valence electron in its outermost orbit and hence donates a electron to complete its octet. After loosing a electron Na attains a positive(known as as cation) charge.
• Whereas, a N(nitrogen) atom have 5 valence electrons in its outermost orbit and hence accepts 3 electrons(from Na in this case) to complete its octate. After accepting electrons N attains negative(known as anion) charge.

Result: 3 Na atoms donates 1 electron each to a N atom to form Na₃N.