Sodium

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Safety AlertPlay
Stress on sodium's reactivity and the need for careful handling in scientific contexts. SlideUse goggles when demonstrating sodium's reaction with water.
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Not Ordinary MetalPlay
Highlight that unlike most metals, sodium is soft and can be cut with a knife. SlidePure sodium is so soft you could cut it with a butter knife.
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Science ProjectsPlay
Suggest its frequent use in school science experiments to demonstrate chemical reactions. SlideFor our project, we observed sodium reacting explosively with water.