Facts About Sodium and Potassium
Interesting Facts
- 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).
- In the list of most abundant element Potassium is ranked 7th.
- Potassium can easily be sliced (chopped) down using knife.
Sources
By Electrolysis Process, Mining
Found in Minerals, Mining
Who Discovered
Humphry Davy
Humphry Davy
Discovery
In 1807
In 1807
Abundance In Earth's Crust