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Sodium is (like all alkali metals of group 1) far to reactive with oxygen and even water (explosive burning oxidation reaction).

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Is chlorine found in its elemental form in nature?

Chlorine is not found in the nature in his elemental form.


What form is Sodium found in nature?

Sodium is found as a soft solid metal in nature. It is not commonly found by itself, it reacts with things so violently that it is usually found as a compound with other items. Most commonly found is sodium chloride which is just salt. NaCl


Are most elemets found in nature in the elemental or combined form?

combined form


Where to found chlorine in nature?

Chlorine is not typically found in its elemental form in nature. It is most commonly found in compounds such as sodium chloride (table salt) and in minerals like halite. Chlorine gas can also be produced from saltwater through a process called electrolysis.


Explain why sodium is only found in compounds in nature?

Sodium is a highly reactive element that readily forms compounds with other elements in nature. It quickly reacts with water and oxygen in the air to form compounds, such as sodium chloride (table salt) and sodium hydroxide (lye). This reactivity makes it rare to find pure sodium in its elemental form in nature.


Why dont you find sodium metal occurring naturally?

Sodium is a highly reactive metal that readily forms compounds with other elements in nature, such as sodium chloride (table salt) and sodium carbonate (soda ash). These compounds are more stable than pure sodium metal, which is why sodium is not found in its elemental form in nature.


When metalloids are found in nature they are usually in?

When metalloids are found in nature, they are usually in the form of compounds or minerals. They can be commonly found in ores such as bauxite, borax, or arsenopyrite. In their pure elemental form, metalloids are rare in nature.


Why is sodium naturally found in form of compound?

Sodium is an extremely reactive element, meaning that it is unstable in its elemental form and stable in compounds. It will react spontaneously with oxygen, water, carbon dioxide, and even nitrogen. As a result, it does not naturally occur in elemental form.


What state is sodium?

In standard conditions, sodium is a solid.


Can helium be found in its pure Elemental form in nature or is it so reactive that it is only found in compounds?

Helium is a noble gas and is generally found in its elemental form in nature as it is very unreactive. It can be found in natural gas deposits and sometimes released during the extraction of natural gas.


What state of matter is sodium commonly found in?

Sodium is commonly found in a solid state in its elemental form. Sodium is a metal that is typically stored under oil to prevent it from reacting with moisture in the air.


What state is fluorine and chlorine found in?

Fluorine is a gas at room temperature and is found in elemental form in nature. Chlorine is a gas at room temperature and is also found in elemental form in nature. Both elements are in the halogen group of the periodic table.