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Answer: Natrium is the Latin term for sodium, which explains why sodium has a symbol
Na in the periodic table.
An atomic number of sodium being 11, and its electronic configuration is 2,8,1. It can be located in Group 1.
We can see that sodium can readily complete its octet by removing one electron from its outermost shell.
It is a valency 1 electropositive alkali metal.
The human body needs sodium for normal bodily function. It carries nerve impulses, controls muscle contraction and relaxation, and preserves a healthy body metabolism.
