Question

Why is sodium stored in kerosen oil. where as phosphorus in watet?​

Answer 1

Answer:

o prevent the contact of phosphorus with atmospheric oxygen,it is stored in water. Whereas,sodium is very reactive. It reacts vigorously with oxygen and water. ... Kerosene is composed of saturated hydrocarbons, with which sodium does not react

Answer 2

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Q.1) Sodium is stored in kerosene oil. Why?

• Sodium metal is very reactive, it reacts vigorously with Oxygen and water. A lot of heat is  generated in this reaction. Therefore, it is stored in Kerosene.

Q.2) Why is Phosphorous stored in water?

• Phosphorous is a very reactive non-metal. It catches fire if exposed to air. To prevent the  contact of Phosphorous with atmospheric Oxygen, it is stored in water.