Na

Sodium

Z 11 22.99 g/molAlkali Metal

Overview Atomic Properties Thermodynamics Electromagnetism Isotopes

Group

1

Period

3

Block

s

Occurrence

Exploding massive starsGeochemical class: Lithophile

Biological Role

Humans: MacronutrientMicrobes: Essential

History

1807 (discovery, isolation)

Humphry Davy

Named By

Humphry Davy

Latin Name

Natrium

Abundance

Solar System

x

Sun

x

Meteorites

x

Earth's crust

x

Oceans

x

Humans

x