Question

Sodium is a_____________ metal and ______________ be cut with a knife.

• A. soft
• B. can

Answer 1

• Metals are generally hard and are good conductors of heat and electricity.
• But metals like sodium$\left(\mathrm{Na}\right)$, and potassium$\left(\mathrm{K}\right)$ are soft and can be cut with a knife.
• Sodium is also a highly reactive metal and is stored in kerosene oil.

Therefore, sodium is a soft metal and can be cut with a knife