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The Alkali Metal

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I am the element in group 1 that reacts violently with water, and I am stored in oil to prevent explosions. My symbol is Na. What am I?
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Sodium

The answer to this riddle is Sodium. Difficulty: Medium · Solved by 13,737 puzzle lovers.

Found in table salt (NaCl).
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