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Sodium is not found in nature as a pure element because it is very reactive.

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Why is sodium difficult to extract?

Sodium is a group one metal which means it is highly reactive. If you have ever seen sodium placed into water you will see it goes off with a bang. The problemm with extracting sodium is water vapor in the air (humidity). Sodium will react with water extreamly easerly and quickly. For that reason it is hard to extract sodium as it reacts with the moisture in the air.


What is the name of the alkali in toothpaste?

Well it is sodium hydroxide that is found in toothpaste.This is the simplest answer you could ever find


Is the element Na organic or inorganic?

The term "Organic" refers to something that is or was living. The elements have never been living, nor will they ever be in the future. Elements might be part of a compound that is located in living things. Added: Na, sodium, is an element and inorganic. Organic compounds are based on carbon hydrogen bonding and have nothing to do with living, per se. CH4, methane, is an organic molecule. One element standing alone can not be an organic molecule and just because something contains carbon (CO2--not organic ) does not make it an organic molecule. C-H is required.


Is bismuth found in nature?

Yes, bismuth is found naturally in the Earth's crust. It is a rare element and usually occurs in combination with other minerals such as bismuthinite and bismite. Bismuth is often extracted as a byproduct during the processing of lead, copper, tin, and other metals.


Have you ever experienced a sodium hydroxide burn and if so, how did you treat it?

I have not personally experienced a sodium hydroxide burn. If you do experience one, it is important to immediately rinse the affected area with plenty of water and seek medical attention. Do not attempt to neutralize the burn with acids or other substances.

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Why is sodium difficult to extract?

Sodium is a group one metal which means it is highly reactive. If you have ever seen sodium placed into water you will see it goes off with a bang. The problemm with extracting sodium is water vapor in the air (humidity). Sodium will react with water extreamly easerly and quickly. For that reason it is hard to extract sodium as it reacts with the moisture in the air.


What is the name of the alkali in toothpaste?

Well it is sodium hydroxide that is found in toothpaste.This is the simplest answer you could ever find


Are alkali metals ever found uncombined in nature?

Alkali metals are very reactive and tend to form compounds with other elements. They are not found in their pure form in nature due to their high reactivity with moisture and air. Instead, they are typically found combined with other elements in minerals such as silicates, carbonates, and chlorides.


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Do the chlorine atoms ever return the electrons to the sodium atoms?

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