Question

Hello <3 I just need some help with periodic table of elements.

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What is the element's name and symbol? Sodium

Is it a metal, nonmetal, or metalloid?
Which family does it belong to?
How many protons, neutrons, and electrons does its neutral atom have?



Please help with the non-answered ones, following sodium please ^^

Answer 1

11

Step-by-step explanation:

An atomic number of 11 means this atom will have 11 protons. A mass number of 23 means 23 - 11 this atom will have 12 neutrons. Since this atom is neutral the positive protons must be equal to the negative electrons. This atom will have 11 electrons

Answer 2

Sodium: Na

It is a metal

It's family is Alkali metals

Its atomic number is 11

It has 12 neutrons, 11 protons, 11 electrons