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The Element Sodium

The document discusses the element sodium, including its physical and chemical properties, discovery, location, how it is obtained, uses, and environmental concerns. Sodium is a soft, silvery-white metal that is highly reactive and found in sea water, salty lakes, and mineral water. It is separated using electrolysis and used in heat exchangers, nuclear reactors, and the chemical industry.

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The Element Sodium

The document discusses the element sodium, including its physical and chemical properties, discovery, location, how it is obtained, uses, and environmental concerns. Sodium is a soft, silvery-white metal that is highly reactive and found in sea water, salty lakes, and mineral water. It is separated using electrolysis and used in heat exchangers, nuclear reactors, and the chemical industry.

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The element Sodium

By Cyrus Quinones,
Teacher Ivette moser
Date due: Dec 22
Periodic table information
Type: Metal
Atomic number: 11
Atomic mass: 23
Number of protons, electrons, and neutrons: 11 protons, 12 electrons, and 11
neutrons
Period number: 3
Group number: 1
Group: alkali metals
Physical and chemical properties
Color: silvery white
Odor: No odor
Texture: Soft
State of matter at room temperature: Solid
Melting point: 97.7
Boiling point: 882.8
Flammability: 4.3
Reactivity: high reactivity
The Discovery of Sodium
Who discovered Sodium: Humphry Davy
When sodium was discovered: 1807
Where was sodium discovered: London
Location of Sodium and How it is obtain
Where sodium is naturally found: Sea water, salty lakes, alkaline lakes and
mineral water.
How sodium is obtained and separated from other nearby substances: Sodium is
separated by using electrolysis because it is highly reactive.
Uses of Sodium
How sodium is used: It is used as a heat exchanger in some nuclear reactors
What products is made from sodium: The products are, heat exchangers, it is
used for nuclear reactor, and a regent for the chemical industry.
Where sodium might be seen or used in everyday life: Sodium is used sometimes
on food to make the favors better.
Sodium related environmental concerns: If sodium gets in fresh water, it can turn a
fresh water lake into a salt water
Cited sources
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2022 Jan 5.
Wales Jimmy, Sanger Larry, Wikipedia, January 15, 2001, web, 2022 Jan 4.

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