Science, asked by mishraopticals93, 6 months ago

sodium and potassium are stored in kerosene​

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Answered by mouneeshkota
20

Answer:

They are highly reactive

Explanation:

Sodium(N) and potassium(K) are highly reactive with oxygen (O2) , carbon dioxide (CO2) that it may even cause fire . They react to form their hydroxides . They do not react with kerosene .

So In order to avoid the burning sodium and potassium are stored in kerosene

Answered by Anonymous
18

Sodium and potassium are stored in kerosene because they are highly activate element they can easily catch fire even when in contact with air.

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