Question

List three properties of sodium in which it differs from the general physical properties of most metals

Answer 1

1. It is bad conductor of heat and electricity.
2. It is like powder.
3. It does not conduct elctrycity.

Answer 2

Three peculiar properties of sodium:

1. It has low boiling point and melting point.
2. It is a very soft metal where one can cut it with knife.
3. It does not produce resonant sound when it is dropped to the earth (non-sonorous).

Explanation:

Sodium is a silver colored metal whose atomic number is 11 with Na as chemical formula. Sodium has stable electronic configuration. It reacts with oxygen to form its oxide. It is widely used in many chemical industries.