Difference between revisions of "Sodium"

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Sodium, ''[[Elements on Mars|periodic table]] Na'', is a solid metal.  It's most common isotope is Na<sub>23</sub>, with 12 neutrons.
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Sodium, ''[[Elements on Mars|periodic table]] Na'', is a solid metal.  It has 11 protons, and its most common isotope is Na<sub>23</sub>, with 12 neutrons.
  
 
Sodium should be present in many salts and minerals on the surface of Mars, and has been detected by the rovers (reference needed).     
 
Sodium should be present in many salts and minerals on the surface of Mars, and has been detected by the rovers (reference needed).     

Revision as of 07:07, 22 June 2021

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Sodium

Abundance: 2.4%

Sodium, periodic table Na, is a solid metal. It has 11 protons, and its most common isotope is Na23, with 12 neutrons.

Sodium should be present in many salts and minerals on the surface of Mars, and has been detected by the rovers (reference needed).

Sodium represents 0,2% of the composition of the human body. It is therefore an important requirements for a Martian settlement.

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