Question

c. Displacement reaction d. Sonority Why are sodium and potassium stored in kerosene oil?​

Answer 1

Sodium and Potassium are highly reactive metals and react vigorously with the oxygen, carbon dioxide and moisture present in the air such that it may even cause a fire. To prevent this explosive reaction, Sodium is kept immersed in kerosene because Sodium doesn't react with kerosene.

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Answer 2

Answer:

Sodium and potassium metals are kept in kerosene or in dry mineral oil. ... It protects these metals from being exposed to any moisture in the air that would cause these metals to react, potentially violently.

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