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FEATURES
It is Chemical element, with the symbol of Na, with the atomic number of 11 and
atomic weight 22.9898. Its a soft metal, reactive and with a low melting point, with
a relative density of 0.97 at 20C (68F). From the commercial point of view,
sodium is the most important of all the alkaline metals.
Sodium reacts quickly with water, and also with snow and ice, to produce sodium
hydroxide and hydrogen. When it is exposed on air, it looases its silvery white color
and turns into opaque grey colour due to the formation of a sodium oxide coating.
It is malleable and serves as a good conductor of electricity and heat.
USES
It is commonly use in the following:
1. For Agricultural uses
- Use for making fertilizers for plants and crops.
2. For Medical uses
- In medicine, the salt form of a medication with high sodium or potassium
ingredient can improve bioavailability
3. For purifying molten metal
TRIVIA:
1. Sodium is thought to be a metal but it is not extracted from any ore but
from rock salt and common salt.
2. Is it electric or Non-electric?
Ans.: It is electric because it is a good conductor of electricity and heat.