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It's name in lots of languages is natrium, e.g. in German.
Both names are 19th century Latin and have been used in English. Also French use sodium.
Sodium is related to soda, and natrium to natron, both being natural Na containing compounds known long before the isolation of Na in 1807.
"Natron" is either a development of Greek "nitron", or Arabic "natrun", both from Egyptian "netjeri".
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 16y agoThe Latin word for sodium is Natrium from where we get the symbol Na.
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∙ 13y agoIt is called sodium because sodablasting is the term givin to the chemical process of breaking down a substance with harsh chemicals
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∙ 9y agoWe use Latin words for elements. Sodium is a latin word.
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∙ 13y agoIt is derived from the Latin term for Sodium, Natrium
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∙ 11y agoThe name sodium is thought to originate from the Arabic suda, meaning headache, as the headache-alleviating properties of sodium carbonate or soda were well known in early times.
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∙ 13y agoits named after soda (Na2CO3)
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Why sodium thiosulphate is called hypo?
Because it used to be called Sodium hyposulphite.
When sodium and chloride join together an electron from sodium is transferred to the chloride to form a bond what is the bond called?
When sodium and chloride join together an electron from sodium is transferred to the chloride to form a bond. This bond is called an ionic bond.
What are mercury zinc sodium and aluminum called?
Mercury (Hg), zinc (Zn), sodium (Na) and Aluminum (Al) are called METALS
What is the name for compound Na2SO4?
Na2SO4 is sodium sulfate sometimes called disodium sulfate. Sodium sulfate from a natural source is known as thenardate and was formerly called Glauber's Salt.
Why is sodium called a photosensitive metal?
It is so small that when sodium is exposed to the sun light, the energy of sun light is enough to cause the ionization of sodium metal. Hence it is called a photo-sensitive metal.
Why sodium thiosulphate is called hypo?
Because it used to be called Sodium hyposulphite.
What is sodium and chloride called when mixed?
This is sodium chloride - NaCl.
What is the French name for sodium?
Sodium is called the same in French.
Is sodium also called salt?
Sodium is a chemical element, a metal. Sodium chloride is a salt.
What is your new substance called after when sodium is in water?
sodium hydroxide, or NaOH
What is natrium in English?
It is called Sodium
What is the difference between carbon dioxide sodium chloride?
sodium bicarbonate; also called baking soda, sodium hydrogen carbonate, or sodium acid carbonate has the formula NaHCO3.sodium carbonate; also called washing soda has the formula Na2CO3.
What are elements called what are in salt?
Sodium chloride (NaCl) contain sodium and chlorine.
What are the ellements in salt called?
Sodium chloride (NaCl) contain sodium and chlorine.
Does sodium bicarbonate has a tablet?
Yes. It's called sodium bicarbonate tablets.
What is the name for sodium ion?
They are usually called sodium ions, the symbol for them is Na+
When sodium and chlorine are combined they form sodium chloride commonly called?
salt
