Sodium

Sodium is the chemical element in the periodic table that has the symbol Na (Natrium in Latin) and atomic number 11. Sodium is a soft, waxy, silvery reactive metal belonging to the alkali metals that is abundant in natural compounds (especially halite).

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Chemical element - Periodic table - Latin - Metal - Alkali metal - Halite

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It is highly reactive, burns with a yellow flame, reacts violently with water and oxidizes in air (which is why pure sodium must be stored in oil).

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Water - Oxidizes - Oil

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