Na

SODIUM

Definition From "Soda" and "nutrium". It is a necessary constituent of plant and animal tissue. Pure sodium is poisonous and is very corrosive.

Discovery 1807 by Sir Humphry Davy of britain

Uses Salt, Soda, Metal purifier, Soap, Paper, textile

Group of Elements Akali Metals(Solid)

Atomic Weight 22.98977

Oxidation State +1

Melting Point 97.81

Boiling Point 882.9

Density 0.972 g/cm3

Electronegativity 0.9