Question

Why is $\mathrm{Na}$ used as the symbol for Sodium?

Answer 1

Sodium:

1. Due to the fact that Latin removes some of the symbols of certain components.
2. For starters, sodium is known as Natrium in Latin.
3. As a result, the sign is changed to $\mathrm{Na}$.
4. In its pure state, Sodium is very reactive.
5. It is a fragile metal that can be rapidly cut with a knife.
6. It is silvery-white in color and burns with a golden flame.
7. When Sodium reacts with water, it produces Sodium hydroxide and hydrogen gas.

Symbol:

1. Na is the chemical symbol for sodium from the sodium synonym Natrium.
2. Outside of cells, sodium is the most abundant positive ion (cation) in the fluid.
3. The chemical symbol for sodium is $\mathrm{Na}$.
4. It has an atomic number of 11.

Hence, $\mathrm{Na}$ is used as the symbol for Sodium.