why are alkali metals kept in paraffin or karosene
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Alkali metals are highly reactive because they have only one electron in their valence shell which can easily be lost and metal get oxidized. In presence of water, they react to form highly flammable gas Hydrogen, so they are kept in kerosene.
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Because of their high reactivity, alkali metals must be stored under oil to prevent reaction with air. ... All the alkali metals react with water, with the heavier alkali metals reacting more vigorously than the lighter ones. Alkali MetalsLithium is stored in oil because of its high reactivity.
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