Sodium is a chemical element that is found in the periodic table. It is a metal that is soft and silvery-white. Sodium is very reactive, and it reacts with water to produce a flammable gas called hydrogen.
Sodium is an important element for life. It is found in table salt, and it is also used in many other products, such as baking soda and soap.
The human body needs sodium to function properly.
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The word "sodium" comes from the Latin word "sodanum", which means "bitter salt".
The first recorded use of the word "sodium" in English was in 1620.
The word "sodium" is derived from the Latin word "sodanum", which is itself derived from the Arabic word "soda".
What is sodium used for?
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