Irene_Sodium

=**THE ELEMENT SODIUM_**= by Irene Mazzaro Period G

Name : Sodium Symbol: NA Atomic Number: 11 Group: 1A Period : 3 Series : Alkali Metals Atomic mass: 23

It's one of the elements present in the Earth's crost and it's present in compounds because it's so reactive to air and water. The colour is silver but when it is exposed to the air it turns grey. It's bright and soft and can be easily cut with a knife. Its state at the normal temperature is solid.It has a low melting point 97.5°C and its boiling point is at 883°C.Its more known compound is the sodium chloride (NaCl) that is the common kitchen salt. It's one of the principal alkali metals and one of the more used elements.

- Properties and Uses of Sodium - Compounds with Sodium - Model of a Sodium Atom - Health and Sodium - Resources Used**
 * - History of Sodium