Question

explain how the element sodium is monovalent

Answer 1

Sodium is a monovalent cation because the charge of sodium is +1 that is (Na+ion). In physically sodium is a metal . It belongs to first group of the element of the periodic table. These groups of element are also known as alkali elements because they produces or they prepare a strong bases like sodium hydroxide.

Answer 2

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Sodiun is a monovalent element. Physically it is a metal. Belongs to 1st group of periodic table. Symbol- Na. (Derived from Natrium - a Latin word)

This group elements are known as Alkali metals. Because they form strong bases when react with hydroxide (OH) groups.

(Alkali- a substance that forms a salt when mixed with an acid.)

Example: NaOH., KOH,

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