What Are the Properties of Sodium?

Sodium is a metal element. It is located in Period 3, Group IA in the periodic table. It is a representative of alkali metal elements. It has a soft texture, can react with water to form sodium hydroxide, and emits hydrogen gas. Its chemical properties are more active. Sodium is widely distributed in land and sea in the form of salt. Sodium is also one of the important components in human muscle and nerve tissue.