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Why is sodium kept emmersed in kerosene oil? |
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Answer» sodium is kept in kerosene because it is a highly reactive metal and can react in air the kerosene helps to keep the air away from sodium thats why it is kept in kerosene Sodium and potassium are very reactive metals and and combine explosively with air as well as water. Hence, they catch fire if kept in open. Therefore, to prevent accidental fires and accidents, sodium is stored immersed in kerosene oil. Sodium is highly reactive metal it react with air to get burning ? flame.Hence it kept in kerosene. thanks That\'s why it is kept in kerosene oil Because if it reacts with air it starts burning |
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