Question

Why is Sodium kept under kerosene oil​

Answer 1

Answer:

Sodium is a 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 is kept immersed in kerosene because Sodium doesn't react with kerosene.

Answer 2

Answer:

Sodium is a highly reactive metal and reacts vigoursly with oxygen , carbon dioxide and moisture present in the air such that it may even cause a fire ,to prevent that fire the sodium is kept under kerosene oil.