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?
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
Atomic Symbol
Na (Sodium)
Name Origin
Medieval Latin: sodanum, (headache remedy); symbol from Latin natrium, (sodium carbonate).
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.
Discovery
Discovered By: Sir Humphrey Davy
Year: 1807
Location: England
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.
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.
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.
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