Question

Why Alkaline metals are stored in kerosene ​

Answer 1

Alkali metals are very reactive,They react with oxygen, water vapour and carbondioxide in the atmosphere to produce oxides, hydroxides and carbonates. To prevent these reactions alkali metals are kept in kerosene oil.

Answer 2

Alkali metals are very reactive,They react with oxygen, water vapour and carbondioxide in the atmosphere to produce oxides, hydroxides and carbonates. To prevent these reactions alkali metals are kept in kerosene oil.