Sodium and potassium are stored in kerosene.give reason
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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 and potassium are highly reactive elements. they burn in presence of oxygen as it is a supporter of combustion. so they can't be left open. that is why they are stored in kerosene
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