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In the reaction between bromine and sodium, a bromine atom gains an electron and forms the bromide ion, Br-. What happens to bromine?

In the reaction between bromine and sodium, a bromine atom gains an electron and forms the bromide ion, Br-. What happens to bromine?
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In the reaction between bromine and sodium, a bromine atom gains an electron and forms the bromide ion, Br-. What happens to bromine?

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bromine is reduced

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It becomes ionized and attains its stable electronic configuration.
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