Question

Give reasons why a) white phosphorus is kept in water b)noble gas are chemically inert

Answer 1

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Here is your answer..

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a). White phosphorus is kept in water because it is highly reactive in air.

White phosphorus reacts very fastly with atmospheric oxygen and catches fire.

b). Noble gases are chemically inert because their outermost shell are complete and doesn't react with any other elements.

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Answer 2

White phosphorus is a translucent white solid , is poisonous and insoluble in water. It glows in the dark (Chemiluminiscence). It is less stable and hence , more reactive. It is soluble in Carbon disulphide. Its molecular formula is P4. it kept in waterBecause it is highly reactive, and spontaneously combusts when exposed to the air.