This element was first synthesized by reducing its carbonate at high temperatures in the Deville process.
This element was first synthesized by reducing its carbonate at high temperatures in the Deville process. Two atoms of this element combine with four atoms of boron and seven atoms of oxygen to form borax. The 3s–3p transition produces this element's monochromatic 589 nm light suitable for very efficient low-pressure gas-discharge street lamps. This element's bright (*) yellow color in the flame test can be filtered out when viewed through cobalt glass. This element's hydroxide is commonly used in drain cleaners, and the bicarbonate of this element is baking soda. For 10 points, name this alkali metal that combines with chlorine to form table salt.
This element was first synthesized by reducing its carbonate at high temperatures in the Deville process.
sodium [or Na] &lt;SR Chemistry&gt;