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Pure sodium is so reactive with water that it doesn't exist on earth as a free element. When sodium is made to be free of impurities, it is stored in kerosene to keep it from reacting with the water vapor in the air. It is found instead in compounds (salt) with different metals in rock layers.

Sodium, the metal, may be purchased through a chemistry supply shop. Keep in mind that in this post 9/11 world, you may be required to have a special permit to purchase it, or be able to demonstrate an educational need for it.

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Which salt is least likely found in minerals?

The least likely salt found in minerals is sodium chloride, also known as table salt. Although sodium chloride is a common mineral, it is not found in naturally occurring crystals in the same way as other mineral salts like halite or sylvite. Sodium chloride is primarily obtained through evaporation of seawater or salt flats.


The major product obtained on interaction of phenol with sodium hydroxide and carbon dioxide is?

The major product obtained from the interaction of phenol with sodium hydroxide and carbon dioxide is sodium phenoxide. This is formed through the reaction between phenol and sodium hydroxide to give sodium phenolate, which further reacts with carbon dioxide to form sodium phenoxide and water.


Is sodium hydroxide obtained from rock salt?

Sodium hydroxide is obtained from salt, yes. The manufacture of this strong base is accomplished mainly from what is termed the chloralkali process. This is the electrolysis of a salt solution which produces sodium hydroxide and also chlorine and hydrogen gas. It is an industrial process that is important to the chemical industry. A link follows.


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


How do you get sodium chlorate from formula NaClO3?

It contains the sodium ion Na+ and the chlorate ion ClO3- Since sodium is the positive ion (cation) you name it first, then you name the chlorate ion second because it is the anion (negative ion). so the name of the compound is sodium chlorate.

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How can sodium be obtained from sodium cholride?

Sodium can be obtained from sodium chloride by making a solution of it and then elctrolysing it. The pure sodium metal can be obtained on electrolysis.


Where sodium is obtained?

Sodium is primarily obtained from salt deposits such as halite (rock salt) or from brine sources such as salt lakes or underground salt deposits. It can also be found in foods like table salt or sodium-rich vegetables.


Where is sodium metal generally found?

It is not found as a pure metal on Earth. It can be obtained from its chloride salt (Table salt).


How is sodium obtained for commercial use?

It is obtained by electrolysis of molten sodium chloride in Downs cell.


Is sodium naturally occurring or synthetic?

Sodium is a naturally occurring element that is found in the Earth's crust and in various minerals. It is commonly obtained by the electrolysis of salt water.


How can sodium be reduced from sodium chloride?

Sodium can be obtained from sodium chloride by the electrolysis of molten NaCl.


What salt is obtained on reaction of picric acid with sodium carbonate?

Sodium picrate is obtained when picric acid reacts with sodium carbonate. Sodium picrate is a water-insoluble yellow crystalline solid.


What can sodium chloride be obtained from?

oh my freaking god, what do you need sodium chloride for? it's TABLE SALT!!


What is the main product in the electrolysis of molten sodium chloride?

Sodium and chlorine are obtained.


What is salt divided?

In the electrolysis of molten sodium chloride sodium and chlorine are obtained.


What is sodium acetate made?

Sodium acetate is typically produced by the reaction of acetic acid with sodium hydroxide or sodium carbonate. This reaction forms sodium acetate and water. The compound can also be obtained from the reaction of sodium hydroxide with acetic anhydride.


How do you get salt from the sea?

Evaporating the water from sea waters crystallized sodium chloride is obtained.