Sodium

Sodium

Symbol:Na

Atomic number: 11

Average atomic mass: 22.989

Sodium was discoverd by Sir Humphrey Davy, in England in the year of 1807. The name of sodium came from english word soda. Sodium is a soft, light, extremely malleabe silver- white metallic element. Sodium can react with water. Sodium is used in many forms such as medicine and agriculture. Its obtained from table salt and other foods.The symbol for sodium is Na, atomic number 11, atomic mass 22.98977amu , it has 11 protons/electrons, and 12 Neutrons. Is color is silvery.
Sodium is abundant in the sun and stars and it is the sixth most abundant element on earth. Sodium is very reactive and never found free in nature. It can be very dangerous if it is handled improperly.