What is the oxidation number for sodium? A 2- B 1+ C 2+ D 1-

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What is the oxidation number for sodium?

A
2-
B
1+
C
2+
D
1-

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Answer:

B.) 1+

Step-by-step explanation:

To obtain a full outer electron shell, sodium must lose one electron, leaving it with a plus one charge.

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