Question

Metals like sodium and potassium are stored in kerosene.

Answer 1

Answer:

Because they are highly reactive

Explanation:

Na and K are highly reactive elements and they react quickly with air and water . so to prevent them to get contacted with air or water are stored in kerosene

Answer 2

Metals like sodium and potassium are stored in kerosene because they are highly reactive metals so they can react with atmospheric oxygen and form sodium and potassium oxides.

So, to avoid them from reacting they are stored in kerosene oil.