Sodium and potassium are not kept exposed to air, why? Support your answer with chemical equation.
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Na and K are very reactive metals and kept in kerosene oil to prevent it from coming in contact with oxygen and moisture as they react to form their hydroxides. This is an exothermic reaction and lot of heat is generated so both the metals are kept in kerosene oil.
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Alkalis like sodium hydroxide and potassium hydroxide should not be exposed to air because both of the chemicals burn rapidly at room temperature.
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