Question

Sodium metal is kept immersed in kerosene give reasons with equation

Answer 1

sodium is very reactive metal so it can easily react with air present in the atmosphere and catches fire. hence it kept immersed in kerosene.

Answer 2

(a) Sodium is a very reactive metal so it reacts vigorously with the oxygen of air and catches fire. It is kept immersed in kerosene oil to protect it from the action of oxygen, moisture and carbon dioxide of air and to prevent accidental fires.