Atomic Mass Na (& Secrets: Uses, Sources and more...) 2022

As anyone would guess, every atom has mass, an important physical property, even Sodium. But how do we know how much does a Na atom weight?

First of all, if we know the atom symbol, let's say Na, we can open any periodic table and search for Sodium.

In the case of Sodium the answer is 22,989768. However there is a lot of funny facts about Sodium that most people don't know. Shall we have a look?

Sodium Overview

Na Atomic Mass

22,989768

Learn more about the atomic mass.

Atomic Symbol

Na (Sodium)

Name Origin

Medieval Latin: sodanum, (headache remedy); symbol from Latin natrium, (sodium carbonate).

Description

Soft silvery-white metal. Sixth most abundant element in the earth's crust. Burns in air with a brilliant white flame.

Atomic Number

11

Learn more about the atomic number.

State at 20 °C

solid

Discovery

Discovered By: Sir Humphrey Davy

Year: 1807

Location: England

Uses

There are few uses for the pure metal, however its compounds are used in medicine, agriculture and photography. Sodium chloride (NaCl) is table salt. Liquid sodium is sometimes used to cool nuclear reactors.

Sources

Obtained by electrolysis of melted sodium chloride (salt), borax and cryolite.

Want to learn more details and data about Sodium (Na)? Check my Elements Comprehensive List.

Colored Periodic Table

Need an editable periodic table to edit? Maybe add your school logo, work team or anything else to maker your paper look cool?

Along with basic atom / element information (like Sodium-Na atomic mass and all the other atomic data), it also comes with color coded info about: State (Gas, Liquid or Solid at room temperature), Groups/series details and much more...

How about an incentive to share this post? (You will help other colleagues find this blog)

Download and enjoy this complete and colored periodic table for you to edit and enjoy. It's in an editable excel format or .ods (open).
[lock][Download excel ##download##]
[Download open .ods format ##download##][/lock]