Formation of Sodium Ion Model
Product Code : SCL-SSLDK-11437
Description:
The Formation of Sodium Ion Model is a detailed, durable classroom apparatus specifically engineered to illustrate the creation of a cation (positive ion) through electron loss.
This model is an essential tool for clearly teaching ion formation, electron transfer, and the principles of ionic bonding within Chemistry and STEM education.
Usage:
The primary usage of the Formation of Sodium Ion Model is to visually demonstrate the fundamental transition of a neutral metal atom into a stable, positively charged ion.
Visualizing Electron Loss: The model clearly shows a neutral sodium atom losing its single outermost electron (valence electron). This is the characteristic behavior of alkali metals like sodium.
Achieving Octet Stability: It illustrates how, by losing this one electron, the sodium atom achieves a complete and stable outer electron shell—a configuration that follows the octet rule.
Cation Formation Demonstration: The apparatus displays a side-by-side comparison of the neutral sodium atom and the resulting positively charged sodium ion. This transformation highlights the concept of charge formation in cations (positive ions) due to the imbalance between protons and electrons.
Foundation for Bonding: This model serves as the foundational element for explaining ionic bond formation, specifically how the resulting sodium ion will attract a negatively charged non-metal ion (anion) to form a stable ionic compound.
Educational Support: It is highly effective for supporting lessons in basic chemistry, atomic theory, and can be used for science fairs and classroom experiments.
Key Features:
Side-by-Side Clarity: Provides an immediate and direct visual comparison between the sodium atom and the final sodium ion.
Electron Transfer Focus: Specifically emphasizes the loss of one electron and the resulting positive charge.
Durable Design: Constructed from durable acrylic with color-coded particles for clarity and longevity in a laboratory setting.
Ease of Use: An easy-to-handle design that is perfect for classroom demonstrations and student visualization.