Question

the Sodium and potassium are stored in kerosene​

Answer 1

Answer:

because they are highly reactive metal and can catch fire if kept open. Hence to prevent accidental fires, they are kept immersed in kerosene oil

Answer 2

Explanation:

Na and K are very reactive metals and kept in kerosene oil to prevent it from coming in contact with oxygen and "moisture" as they react tp form their hydroxides.. this is an exothermic reaction and lot of heat is generated so both the metals are kept in kerosene oil...