Explain why phosphorus is stared in kerosine
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Phosphorus is stored in water because phosphorus is very reactive non metal. ... It reacts vigorously with oxygen and water. A lot of heat is generated in the reaction. It is, therefore,stored in kerosene.
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Phosphorus is soft, waxy and reactive. It reacts with moist air and gives out light
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It ignites spontaneously at about 350C and that's why it is stored under kerosene to prevent its reaction in the atmosphere.
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