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  • Sodium (Na): Properties, Uses & Chemical Information
    In chemistry, "Na" stands for sodium. It's a chemical element with the atomic number 11, meaning it has 11 protons in its nucleus.

    Here's some more information about sodium:

    * Symbol: Na (from the Latin word "natrium")

    * Atomic number: 11

    * Atomic mass: 22.98976928 u

    * Electron configuration: [Ne] 3s¹

    * Group: 1 (alkali metals)

    * Period: 3

    * Appearance: Silvery-white, soft, and highly reactive metal

    * Common uses:

    * Table salt (NaCl)

    * Production of chemicals and other materials

    * Streetlights (sodium vapor lamps)

    Sodium is highly reactive and can react with water, air, and other elements, making it dangerous to handle in its pure form.

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