Questions
Why is sodium kept immersed in kerosene oil?
give reason Sodium, potassium and lithium are stored under oil
Solution 1
Sodium is high reactive element. If it is kept in open it can explosively react with oxygen to catch fire. Hence to prevent accidental damage sodium is immersed in kerosene oil.
Solution 2
Sodium, potassium, and lithium are very reactive metals and react very vigorously with air as well as water.Therefore, they are kept immersed in kerosene oil in order to prevent their contact with air and moisture.
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Solution Why is Sodium Kept Immersed in Kerosene Oil? Concept: Chemical Properties of Metals - When Metals React with Oxygen.
