Question

A metal E is stored under kerosene. When a small piece of it is left open in air, it
catches fire. When the product formed is dissolved in water, it turns red litmus to blue:
a) Name the metal E.
b) Why metal E stored in kerosene?
c) Write the chemical equation for the reaction when it is exposed to air and when the
product is dissolved in water,​

Answer 1

Answer:

A metal E is stored under kerosene. When a small piece of it is left open in air, it

catches fire. When the product formed is dissolved in water, it turns red litmus to blue:

a) Name the metal E.

b) Why metal E stored in kerosene?

c) Write the chemical equation for the reaction when it is exposed to air and when the

product is dissolved in water,

Answer 2

Answer:

a) Metal E is SODIUM it's a metal.

b) Metal E is stored in kerosene oil because it does not react with kerosene and also when it comes out it react with CO2 .

c) I DONT KNOW EXACT ANSWER I THINK ANSWER IS ( NA + CO2 = FIRE )