What happens to potassium and sodium if they are kept in open why are they immersed in kerosene?
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they react vigorously and catch fire in open.so to prevent they immersed in kerosene
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Sodium and potassium are highly reactive . So they are kept immersed in kerosene oil to prevent their reaction with oxygen , moisture and carbon dioxide of air to prevent accidental fires .
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