Some atom symbols are easy to figure out, some are not...
The only sure thing is that every atom has a symbol. But what is the atom whose symbol is Na?
The answer is Sodium (Na). However there is a lot of stuff about Sodium that people don't know. Let me walk you through...
The only sure thing is that every atom has a symbol. But what is the atom whose symbol is Na?
The answer is Sodium (Na). However there is a lot of stuff about Sodium that people don't know. Let me walk you through...
Sodium Overview
Atomic Symbol
Na (Sodium)
Sources
Obtained by electrolysis of melted sodium chloride (salt), borax and cryolite.
Obtained by electrolysis of melted sodium chloride (salt), borax and cryolite.
Description
Soft silvery-white metal. Sixth most abundant element in the earth's crust. Burns in air with a brilliant white flame.
Name Origin
Medieval Latin: sodanum, (headache remedy); symbol from Latin natrium, (sodium carbonate).
Medieval Latin: sodanum, (headache remedy); symbol from Latin natrium, (sodium carbonate).
State at 20 °C
solid
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
Learn more about the atomic mass.
Want to learn more details and data? Check my Elements Comprehensive List.
Want to learn more details and data? Check my Elements Comprehensive List.
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