Question

which non metals is kept under water and why

Answer 1

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Phosphorus is a very reactive non-metal. It catches fire if exposed to air. To prevent the contact of phosphorus with atmospheric oxygen, it is stored in water.

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Answer 2

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Phosphorus is the non-metal which is higly reactive. If we do not store it into the water is catches fire and can react with it in the presence of air.

Phosphorus having tendency to ignite which is a non metal thatswhy we have to store phosphorus in water to prevent the contact which air through which they cannot be reacts.