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The Sodium atom. 1  The Na atom has an equal number of electrons and protons (11 e-and 11 p+). 2  This atom too is unstable because the outer valance shell of electrons has only one electron in it. 3  To be stable the outer shell of electrons should have eight electrons.
Answers. Best Answer: Sodium is a positive ion (+1) since it gives away one electron to have a full outer shell. Chlorine is a negative ion (-1) since it gains one electron to have a full outer shell. Both of the negative and positive ions cancel each other out, so they're neutral (0). Source(s): Tori :) Â· 7 years ago.