Question

Why is sodium kept immersed in kerosene oil? ​

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.

Answer 2

Qᴜᴇꜱᴛɪᴏɴ :

➻ Why is sodium kept immersed in kerosene oil ?

ᴀɴꜱᴡᴇʀ :

➛ Sodium is a highly reactive element. It reacts with oxygen when it comes in contact with air and burns. To prevent this it is kept immersed in kerosene.

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