Sodium

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  

1. What is the price (in 2001) of sodium metal in quantity? $200 per pound $2.00 per pound $0.20 per pound $20 per pound

2. Which of the following is NOT a chemical containing sodium? baking soda hydrogen cyanide table salt borax

3. Sodium was discovered in this year: 1807 1888 1850 1901

4. True or false: Sodium is the first element in the periodic table whose atomic symbol is not based on its English name. Answer: (One Word)

5. What is sodium's chief function in the human body? promote nerve health regulate fluid balance aid digestion regulate heartbeat