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yes, its melting point is 97oC

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Sodium is a solid at room temperature because the intermolecular forces holding its atoms together in a lattice structure are strong enough to maintain a solid state. The metallic bonding present in sodium results in a high melting point, keeping it solid at typical room temperatures.

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