Question

Why are Potassium and Sodium kept in Kerosene?​

Answer 1

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Explanation:

Sodium and potassium are highly reactive metal and reacts vigorously with the oxygen, carbon dioxide and moisture present in the air such that it may even cause a fire. To prevent this explosive reaction, Sodium and potassium are kept immersed in kerosene because Sodium and potassium doesn't react with kerosene.

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Answer 2

Answer:

Potassium and Sodium are very reactive metals it reacts vigorously with air, they can catches fire when kept in open. Therefore to prevent accidental fire, sodium and potassium are kept immersed in kerosene.