Facts About Molybdenum and Sodium
Interesting Facts
- Molybdenum is highly reactive metal, hence not found free in nature .
- Till 18th century Molybdenum element were often mistaken as a carbon or Lead.
- At room temperature Sodium metal is very soft as it can be chopped down into pieces with butter knife.
- The most common compound of Sodium is NaCl (Salt).
Sources
Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of Minerals
By Electrolysis Process, Mining
Who Discovered
Carl Wilhelm Scheele
Humphry Davy
Discovery
In 1778
In 1807
Abundance In Earth's Crust