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Atomic Profile

Sodium (Na)

Discover properties, shell configurations, industrial applications, compounds, and historical occurrences of the Sodium element.

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Physical Properties

Melting Point97.79 °C
Boiling Point883 °C
Density0.968 g/cm³
Electronegativity0.93
Group / PeriodGroup 1, Period 3
Electronic Config[Ne] 3s¹
Bohr Shells2, 8, 1

Bohr Electron Model

Visualizing the concentric Bohr orbits and energy level shells for Sodium.

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Shell 1: 2e⁻ | Shell 2: 8e⁻ | Shell 3: 1e⁻

Origin & Abundance

Discovery Details

Discovered by Humphry Davy in the year 1807.

Natural Occurrence

Extremely abundant combined in oceans as dissolved NaCl (salt). Highly reactive, stored in mineral oil to prevent reaction with air/moisture.

Common Uses & Applications

  • Table salt seasoning
  • Sodium-vapor street lamps
  • Heat transfer fluid in nuclear reactors
  • Baking soda (Sodium bicarbonate)

Common Chemical Compounds

Below are typical molecular compounds formed by Sodium interacting with other elements:

NaCl (Sodium Chloride)NaHCO₃ (Sodium Bicarbonate)NaOH (Sodium Hydroxide)

Element Concept Check

Why is Sodium metal stored in mineral oil in chemistry laboratories?

Video Lectures & Fact Files

Watch educational lectures detailing the chemical extraction and molecular spectrums of Sodium.
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