Electron Configuration

[Ne] 3s1

Sodium is named for "soda"
Melting Point: 97.85 oC
Boiling Point: 882.85 oC
Heat of Vaporization: 4314.96 J/g
Heat of Fusion: 114.83 J/g
Specific Heat Capacity: 1.228 J/g . Co or 0.29 cal/g . Co
Density: 0.97 g/cm3