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Sodium isn't exactly mined. Sodium in its pure substance cannot be found freely in the environment. Sodium must go through a process of electrolysis (the process of shooting an electrical current through a substance) to break down the sodium compounds into pure sodium.
These sodium compounds are found in multiple places. They can be found in the ocean, coal/salt mines, and many other places. In fact about 2.6% of the Earths crust is made up of sodium compounds.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 14y agoSodium is not mined. At least not as sodium. Sodium metal is highly reactive, and as such, it is not found free in nature. It will be found in combination with another or other elements. The most common form in which we see sodium is as halite or sodium chloride, which is table salt. And there are salt mines in a number of locations around the world. If we are recovering sodium metal for some reason, we can melt salt (sodium chloride) and separate it through an electrochemical process. But we have to cool and store the sodium carefully. Even the moisture in air can (and will) react with sodium.
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∙ 10y agoSodium is extracted from mines as sodium chloride (NaCl).
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Which chemical is more likely to form chemical bonds xenon or sodium?
Sodium has one valance electron to donate so that it can complete it's octet. Xenon has a complete octet of eight electrons. So, sodium is more likely to form chemical bonds.
What is the chemical reaction for sodium hydroxide and hydrogen phosphate react to form sodium phosphate and water?
The chemical equation is:3 NaOH + H3PO4 = Na3PO4 + 3 H2O
Does sodium combine with another element to make another?
Sodium can be combined with the majority of other elements to form compounds; another chemical element cannot be obtained by chemical reactions.
What substance has the chemical formula CH3COONa H2O?
The substance with the chemical formula CH3COONa H2O is sodium acetate monohydrate, which is a hydrated form of sodium acetate. It is commonly used as a buffering agent and in the production of pharmaceuticals and food additives.
What type of chemical reaction occurs when sodium and chloride combine to form sodium chloride?
A strongly exothermic reaction to produce a salt, sodium chloride.
What is the chemical formula for sodium and phosphourous when they combine?
Sodium and phosphorus form sodium phosphide when they combine. The chemical formula for sodium phosphide is Na3P.
What is the elements sodium and carbon form chemical bonds?
they form the ionic compound sodium carbide
Which chemical is more likely to form chemical bonds xenon or sodium?
Sodium has one valance electron to donate so that it can complete it's octet. Xenon has a complete octet of eight electrons. So, sodium is more likely to form chemical bonds.
What is a chemical equation for sodium bicarbonate that reacts to form sodium chloride?
Sodium bicarbonate will react with hydrochloric acid to form sodium chloride. NaHCO3 + HCl --> NaCl + H2O + CO2
What 2 elements are mixed to form sodium iodide?
Sodium iodide has the chemical formula NaI - it is composed from sodium and iodine.
What is the chemical symbol for sodium thiosulphate?
The chemical symbol for sodium thiosulphate (hypo) is Na2S2O3•5H2O.
What does bicarbonate form mean?
The chemical formula of sodium bicarbonate is NaHCO3.
Is mixing sodium bicarbonate and hydrochloric acid a chemical change?
Yes, They react to form sodium chloride, carbon dioxide, and water.
What is the chemical reaction for sodium hydroxide and hydrogen phosphate react to form sodium phosphate and water?
The chemical equation is:3 NaOH + H3PO4 = Na3PO4 + 3 H2O
What chemical do transition metals need to react with to form a precipitate?
sodium hyrdroxide
What are the elements of solid salt?
Sodium and oxidised chlorine, known in this form as chloride. The chemical name for salt, is Sodium Chloride.
How is sodium use in every day life?
For example, in the form of sodium chloride - the chemical name for the common table salt.
