The electron configuration for;
Sodium ion, Na+ = 1sĀ² 2sĀ² 2pā¶Flourine ion, Cl- = 1sĀ² 2sĀ² 2pā¶Both atoms don't form 2+ and 2- ions respectively because, they do not attain stability in such manner.
First, we must understand stand that atoms of elements ionize to become ions in such a manner as to become electronically stable.
In essence, the aim of ionization is to attain the closest state of electronic stability.
The electron configuration of Na atom is 1sĀ² 2sĀ² 2pā¶ 3sĀ¹ which becomes 1sĀ² 2sĀ² 2pā¶ upon ionization by loss of its valent electron to Na+.The electron configuration of Cl atom is 1sĀ² 2sĀ² 2pāµ which becomes 1sĀ² 2sĀ² 2pā¶ upon ionization by gain of an electron to Cl-.
Both atoms consequently become isolectronic with Neon, Ne.
Additionally, the two elements, Sodium and Flourine don't form 2+ and 2- ions respectively because, they do not attain electronic stability in such manner.
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