1) atom of sodium: 1s^2 2s^2 2p^6 3s^1
atom of neon: 1s^2 2s^2 2p^6
2) neon: 10 protons/neutrons
sodium: 11 protons/neutrons
difference of 1 proton/neutron
3) atom of sodium is on the left side of the periodic table
atom of neon is on the right side of the periodic table
4)atom of sodium: alkali metals group 1
atom of neon: noble gas family group 18
5)<< ionization is the process during which an atom gains or loses electrons and becomes charged ions. Thus, ionization is the process that occurs when a sodium atom (Na) turns into a sodium ion (Na+).>>
