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What is sodium?

Updated: 9/11/2023
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Sodium is an element found in several minerals, typically as a salt such as sodium chloride (table salt). In its pure metal form, it is highly reactive with water.

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Sodium is an element in the Periodic Table. It has an atomic number of 11, an Atomic Mass of 22.9898 g/mol. Sodium is present in several salts, many of which are white in color, and are generally soluble. Its most common oxidation state is +1. Some compounds that contain sodium are: sodium chloride (table salt), sodium bicarbonate (often used in baking powder), and sodium hydroxide (a strong base).

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