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give reason why sodium and potassium are stored in kerosene

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Answered by fluffy
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The reason for sodium and potassium stored in the kerosene because they are highly reactive with air around it. If the are left open in the air they burn. So, sodium and potassium are stored in kerosene.  
Answered by smartbrainz
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Explanation:

The reason behind storing the potassium and sodium in kerosene is because they are highly reactive in air and could burn any time. They are preserved in kerosene or dry mineral oil.

These metals are stored in kerosene to protect this element from moisture or water content. They are highly reactive in air and moisture conditions. The symbol for sodium is 'Na' and potassium is 'k'. They are found in natural resources in the form of compounds. Sodium is sodium chloride. Potassium in many fruits like banana oranges etc.

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