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1. Why sodium metal is stored in kerosene?​

Answer 1

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Sodium is a highly reactive metal and reacts vigorously with the oxygen, carbon dioxide and moisture present in the air such that it may even cause a fire. To prevent this explosive reaction, Sodium is kept immersed in kerosene because Sodium doesn't react with kerosene.

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Sodium is stored in kerosene as it is a very highly reactive metal. If it is kept in open air, it easily reacts with the oxygen and catches fire. Since kerosene is a mixture of hydrocarbons, it won't react with it.

Answer 2

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Because it is very reactive. It reacts vigorously with oxygen and water. A lot of heat is generated in this reaction. Hence, it is stored in kerosene.

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