What chemical family does sodium belong to and why?

Answer 1

Sodium is a Group 1 element, this group is also called the alkali metals. Each element in this group has one s electron in its valence shell.

Sodium with its atomic number 11 belongs to Alkali metal group. Element in this group (Exept Hydrogen) are all shiny, soft, silvery, highly reactive metal at standard temperature and pressure and readily lose their outermost electron to form cations with charge +1. They can all be cut easily with a knife due to their softness, exposing a shiny surface that tarnishes rapidly in air due to oxidation.

Answer 2

Sodium belongs to the alkali metal family because it has one electron in its outer shell, making it highly reactive and similar in properties to other alkali metals like lithium and potassium. Alkali metals are known for their low density, softness, and high reactivity with water.