Science, asked by munnayadavk2, 9 months ago

why is sodium kept immersed in kerosene oil?​

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Answered by aashithakarthikeyan
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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.

Explanation:

To prevent this explosive reaction, Sodium is kept immersed in kerosene because Sodium doesn't react with kerosene.

Answered by queen4bad
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Sodium is highly reactive . So it's kept immersed in kerosene oil to prevent its reaction with oxygen , moisture and carbon dioxide of air to prevent accidental fires .

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