give reasons why sodium and potassium should be stored under kerosene
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Sodium (Na) is a very reactive metal. It is kept in kerosene to prevent it from coming in contact with oxygen and moisture. If this happens, it will react with the moisture present in air and form sodium hydroxide. This is a strongly exothermic reaction, and lot of heat is generated.
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⏪Sodium and Potassium are Highly reactive Metals . If kept in open , they can react with Oxygen and Catch Fire .
⏪Thus, in order to prevent accidental Fires , they are Stored under Kerosene oil .
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⏪Sodium and Potassium are Highly reactive Metals . If kept in open , they can react with Oxygen and Catch Fire .
⏪Thus, in order to prevent accidental Fires , they are Stored under Kerosene oil .
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