Sodium

What kind of sodium is used to bake cakes, pancakes, and breads?

• baking powder

• baking soda

• baking metal

What are characteristics of sodium metal?

• hard and dark

• soft and silvery-white

• silver and shiny

True or False:

Everyone needs the same sodium amount.

• True

• False

What is the atomic number for Sodium?

• 10

• 11

• 12

What is the atomic symbol for Sodium?

• S

• So

• Na

What is one sign you may have consumed too much sodium?

• Excessively thirsty

• Strong nails

• Shiny hair

Which is one of the "salty six" foods that contain high levels of salt?

• rices

• pastas

• soups

What is the official name for table salt?

• Sodium hydroxide

• Sodium chloride

Salts are also used to make:

• pens and pencils

• soaps and detergents

• milks and juices

Who was the discoverer of Sodium?

• Sir Humphry Davy

• Scientist Walter

• M.D. Robert