Alkali metals are generally kept in carasone why?
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BECAUSE THEY ARE VERY REACTIVE SO THEY ARE KEPT UNDER CARASONE/OIL TO PREVENT A REACTION BETWEEN THEM AND THE AIR .
Explanation:GROUP 1 METALS REACT VIGOROUSLY AND THEY ARE THE MOST REACTIVE ELEMENTS IN THE PERIODIC TABLE
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When the highly reaction alkali metals are exposed to air they strongly with oxygen, moisture and carbon dioxide of air of form oxides, hydroxide and carbonates of the metal. In order to prevent these reactions, alkali metals are normally stored in kerosene, an inert liquid, to prevent their reaction with other elements.
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