sodium

Meanings

• Noun

  A chemical element with the symbol Na and atomic number 11. It is a soft, silvery-white, highly reactive metal.

  - "Sodium is an essential nutrient for humans and animals."
  - "In chemistry, sodium is represented by the symbol Na."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈsoʊdi.əm/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

natrium

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with sodium
lime , prime , sublime

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Variants

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sodium , sodiums , sodium azide , sodium azides , sodium benzoate , sodium benzoates , baking soda , bicarbonate of soda , sodium bicarbonate , sodium bicarbonates , sodium borohydride , sodium borohydrides , sodium carbonate , sodium carbonates , sodium chlorate , sodium chlorates , sodium chloride , sodium chlorides , sodium citrate , sodium citrates , sodium cyanide , sodium cyanides

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Etymology

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From Latin natrium, derived from natas, natatum, past participle of natare, to swim, because of its abundance in seawater.

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Trivia

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1. Sodium is the sixth most abundant element in the Earth's crust.

2. Sodium reacts violently with water, releasing hydrogen gas.

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Related Concepts

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1. Sodium Chloride: A compound of sodium and chlorine, commonly known as table salt.

2. Sodium Hydroxide: A strong base used in industry for various applications, including water treatment and as a component of soaps and detergents.

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Culture

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Sodium is commonly used in food industry for preserving, pickling, and adding flavor to food.

How to Memorize "sodium"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a sodium atom with 11 protons and 11 electrons.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the symbol Na with sodium.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Sodium is a soft, silvery metal, that floats on water, a real killer' to remember its properties.

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