Atomic Number of Sodium (+ facts: Uses, Color and more...) 2022

Every atom has an atomic number, even Sodium. But what is an "Atomic Number"?

The atomic number of a chemical element is the number of protons found in the nucleus of the atom of that element.

Ok so I'll take you through some interesting facts and data about Sodium (That most people don't know).

Sodium Overview

Atomic Number

11

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Atomic Symbol

Na (Sodium)

Description

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

State at 20 °C

solid

Sources

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

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.

Discovery

Discovered By: Sir Humphrey Davy

Year: 1807

Location: England

Name Origin

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

Atomic Mass

22,989768

Learn more about the atomic mass.

Want to learn more details and data? Check my Elements Comprehensive List.

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