sodium

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sodium
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Symbol Na
Atomic Weight 22.9898
Atomic Number 11
Discovered 1807
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Sodium, element 11, was discovered in England on Earth in 1807.[1] Sodium was a component of sodium chloride, aka salt, and was an important nutrient in Humans, particularly in desert climates.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Palestine, Eileen and Geoffrey Mandel (Editors). Star Fleet Medical Reference Manual. Star Trek. Book. Originally published by Star Fleet Productions, Inc.. Ballantine Books. 1977.
  2. Roddenberry, Gene (Executive Producer). "The Enemy Within". Star Trek, season 1, episode 5 (Production number 05). Directed by Leo Penn. Written by Richard Matheson. Desilu Productions. 6 October 1966.