Na
The symbol for the element sodium.
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Nomina Anatomica (official system for anatomical nomenclature)
Na The symbol for sodium. |
sodium (sō'dē-əm) Symbol Na A soft, lightweight, silvery-white metallic element of the alkali group that reacts explosively with water. It is the most abundant alkali metal on Earth, occurring especially in common salt. Sodium is very malleable, and its compounds have many important uses in industry. Atomic number 11; atomic weight 22.99; melting point 97.8°C; boiling point 892°C; specific gravity 0.971; valence 1. See Periodic Table. |
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