Chemistry, asked by shashank4212, 1 year ago

give reasons why sodium and potassium should be stored under kerosene

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Answered by niya25
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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.
Answered by DevilDoll12
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HEYA!!
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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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