Question

Phosphorus is a very reactive non-metal and catches fire if exposed to air, so it is stored in water to prevent

its contact with atmospheric oxygen.

(a) Sodium on the other hand can not be stored in water . Why?

(b) How is Sodium metal stored?

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Answer 1

Answer:

sodium metal is stored in kerosene to save if from oxidation

Sodium metal reacts with water vigorously and makes the storage blast like .

so ; Sodium metal is not stored in water .