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When it ionizes, sodium (Na) becomes Na+.

Does sodium lose or gain an electron during ionization ?

Which has a bigger atomic radius: Na or Na+?

Can some one please help me and explain why.

I am like so confused right now.

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AhmatFirz

When Sodium ionize to form an ion, sodium loses one electron to form Na+

Na will have a larger atomic radius than Na+ as there are lesser electrons than protons in Na+ as compared to Na. Hence, Na has a bigger atomic radius.