What are some physical properties of sodium?

Answer 1

It only has one electron in its outer electron orbit (shell) This means it is easy for it to combine with atoms which need an electron to complete their outer shell eg chlorine, by donating it's outer electron to the other atom so both effectivly become noble elements and are stable. so sodium and chlorine, two very reactive elements, join to become sodium chloride (salt) which is unreactive and very stable. hope it helps, Mike

Answer 2

Sodium is a highly active metal, which if placed in water will react energetically, producing sodium hydroxide and releasing hydrogen gas. Sodium compounds include sodium chloride, also known as table salt, which plays a vital role in human biochemistry.

Answer 3

Some physical properties include its silvery/white appearance, it is very soft even to the point that you can cut it, and it is shiny, but when you cut it and it reacts with oxygen it turns dull. Also, it reacts with oxygen.

Answer 4

some physical properties of sodium and that it is a solid and it is a gray ish tint to it.

Answer 5

The properties characteristic of sodium chloride are due to the type of bonding that occurs between sodium and chlorine: ionic bonding.