Group Number of Sodium (& Uses, Sources ... 2022

As anyone would guess, every atom has a group name assigned, even Sodium. But how do we know what is the group name for an atom of Na?

First of all, if we know the atom symbol (or name), let's say Na, we can open any periodic table and search for Sodium. If the periodic table is complete just scroll up and read the number on the top (from 1 to 18).

In the case of Sodium the group number is 1. However there is a lot of funny facts about Sodium that most people don't know. Shall we have a look?

Sodium Overview

Sodium Group Number

1

Atomic Number

11

Learn more about the atomic number.

Atomic Mass

22,989768

Learn more about the atomic mass.

Atomic Symbol

Na

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.

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.

Video

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