sodium and potassium are stored in kerosene why ?
Answers
Answered by
0
Answer:
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.
Answered by
3
Answer:
Because sodium and potassium are the top most reactive metals. They can catch fire or may even explode if they are stored in water.
Explanation:
So, to prevent fire and explosion these metals are stored in kerosene.
Please mark brainliest.
Similar questions