Question

Sodium and phosphorus are both very reactive . Why is sodium stored in kerosene and phosphorus in water?

Answer 1

hey there !!!!

sodium is more reactive than phosphorous . it can catch fire In cold water . but , phosphorus can't catch fire ...

and also na is reactive towards o2 if it live in atmosphere . it comes in contact of o2 and all na go under sublimation process band nothing remain ..

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