The periodic table/Sodium
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Quick Facts
Name: Sodium atom Symbol: Na Mass: 23 Classification: Group 1 (Alkali Metals) |
Protons: 11 Electrons: 11 Neutrons: 12 Color: Silvery-White |
Discovered in: 1807 Crystal Structure: Cubic Melting Point: 97.8 °C (370.9 °K) Boiling Point: 552.9 °C (826.0 °K) Common Uses: Medicine, Agriculture, Salt, Baking Powder, Sodium Carbonate/Bicarbonate |
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