Question

Give reasons for the following:
(a) Sodium and potassium are stored in kerosene.
(b) Electric wires are not made from coal or graphite.
Wooden bells are not used in temples.​

Answer 1

It is because they both are highly reactive element due to which they can react with oxygen quickly and occur sever explosive .

Answer 2

Answer:

I) Sodium and potassium are stored in kerosene because they are highly reactive metal. They react with oxygen and water.

2) electric wires are not made up of crore graphite because they poor conductors of electricity.

3) not used in temples because they are not sonorous or even produce a ringing sound