Question

why is sodium kept emmersed in kerosene? ​

Answer 1

Answer:

Sodium and Potassium are highly reactive metals and react 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 is kept immersed in kerosene because Sodium doesn't react with kerosene.

Explanation:

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Answer 2

Answer:

Sodium is highly reactive.

If it is exposed to air, it will immediately react with oxygen in air and burn vigorously.

To prevent this accident, it is kept in kerosene as Sodium cannot react with it.