Chemistry, asked by purnima6612, 7 months ago

Why is sodium kept immersed in kerosene oil?

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Answered by khushi07yadav2004

Answer:

because sodium is highly reactive metal. as soon as it comes in contact with air or water it catches fire. so to prevent this it is immersed in kerosene oil.

Answered by queen4bad

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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