is sodium monoatomic/?

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2007-07-29 00:38:03 · 2 answers · asked by mysterygirl 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

Solid Na metal is in the form of a network of atoms.

Ionic Na, Na 1+, is monoatomic in a solution where it forms free ions.

2007-07-29 02:32:25 · answer #1 · answered by physandchemteach 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

No - it has a giant metallic structure.
It would only be monatomic in the vapour phase.

2007-07-29 00:40:57 · answer #2 · answered by Gervald F 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋