Question

Sodium is kept in kerosene while phosphorous is kept in water ? Give reason​

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

because sodium is highly reactive with water and phosphorus is highly reactive when it goes under air

Answer 2

sodium is highly reactive metal and it easily and quickly reacts with water and atmospheric air. If we keep it open in air, it will have a tendency to catch fire very fast. Therefore, the metal is kept in the kerosene.

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