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Sodium Trivia Quiz

The element sodium.

A multiple-choice quiz by TonyTheDad. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
TonyTheDad

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
55,397

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
5

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
3 / 5

Plays
1709

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Question 1 of 5

1. What is the electron configuration of sodium? Hint

[Ne] 3s1

[Ne] 3s2 3p5

1s1

[Ar] 3d6 4s2

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Question 2 of 5

2. Which of the following is NOT a chemical containing sodium? Hint

borax

baking soda

hydrogen cyanide

table salt

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Question 3 of 5

3. Sodium was discovered in this year: Hint

1850

1807

1888

1901

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Question 4 of 5

4. Sodium is the first element in the periodic table whose atomic symbol is not similar to its English name.

True

False

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Question 5 of 5

5. What is sodium's chief function in the human body? Hint

regulate heartbeat

promote nerve health

regulate fluid balance

aid digestion

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the electron configuration of sodium?

Answer: [Ne] 3s1

Sodium is an alkaline metal, so its configuration is that of a noble gas plus a single s-orbital electron. 1s1 is hydrogen, [Ne] 3s2 3p5 is chlorine and [Ar] 3d6 4s2 is iron.

2. Which of the following is NOT a chemical containing sodium?

Answer: hydrogen cyanide

Hydrogen cyanide is HCN, baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) is NaHCO3, salt is NaCl, and borax is Na2B407 . 10H20

3. Sodium was discovered in this year:

Answer: 1807

Long recognized in compounds, sodium was first isolated by Davy in 1807 by electrolysis of caustic soda.

4. Sodium is the first element in the periodic table whose atomic symbol is not similar to its English name.

Answer: True

It uses its Latin name, natrium, for the basis of its symbol, Na.

5. What is sodium's chief function in the human body?

Answer: regulate fluid balance

Along with potassium, sodium helps to regulate the fluid balance of the body, both within and outside the cells.

Source: Author TonyTheDad

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