Electron Configuration: 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s1
Name |
|
Symbol |
Na |
Atomic number |
11 |
Atomic mass |
22.98 |
Number of protons |
11 |
Number of elecrons |
11 |
Number of neutrons |
12 |
Melting point |
208F |
Boiling point |
1,621F |
Normal phase |
Solid |
Family |
Aikali metal |
Period |
3 |
Group |
group 1 ( aikali metals) |
Origin of name |
Value |
Date and Place of Discovery |
1807, the electrolysis of caustic soda |
Interesting facts |
Although sodium is the sixth most abundant element on earth and comprises about 2.6% of the earth's crust, it is a very reactive element and is never found free in nature. |
Common Uses |
Sodium vapor is used in streetlights and produces a brilliant yellow light. Sodium also forms many useful compounds such as salt (NaCl), soda ash (Na2CO3), baking soda(NaHCO3), caustic soda (NaOH), Chile saltpeter(NaNO3) and borax (Na2B4O. |