Which of the Following is True of Na⁺

Question

Which of the following is true of Na⁺?
A) Called the sodium ion
B) Has fewer protons than electrons
C) Called an anion
D) Lowers pH

Accepted Answer

Na⁺ is called the sodium ion, as it has lost one electron and becomes a positively charged ion. B is incorrect as Na⁺ has 11 protons and 10 electrons, making it a positively charged ion. C is incorrect as an anion is a negatively charged ion. D is also incorrect as Na⁺ does not affect pH.