Question

give reason: 1) sodium and potassium are stored in kerosen. 2) phosphorus is stored in water​

Answer 1

Answer:

Sodium and potassium are stored in kerosene because they are highly reactive metals and they have low boiling point.

Phosphorus is stored in water because it catches fire when it is exposed to air to prevent that it is stored in water

Answer 2

Explanation:

sodium and potassium is highly reactive metals.they react with oxygen rapidly.hence sodium and potassium are kept in kerosene.

sorry I don't know why phosphorus stored in water.