Asked by Sydney Vanpelt on Jun 04, 2024
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What is the name of the element that uses the symbol Na?
A) Potassium
B) Sodium
C) Soda
D) Selenium
Elemental Symbol
A one- or two-letter notation derived from the name of an element, used as a shorthand representation in chemical equations and formulas.
Sodium
A soft, silvery-white, highly reactive metal of the alkali metal group, denoted by the symbol Na, primarily found in salt (sodium chloride, NaCl) in the Earth's oceans and in mineral deposits.
- Identify elements based on their symbols and names in the periodic table.
Verified Answer
ZK
Zybrea KnightJun 04, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Sodium is represented by the symbol Na, which is derived from the Latin name 'natrium'.
Learning Objectives
- Identify elements based on their symbols and names in the periodic table.