why is sodium stored under kerosene and hot water in the form of equation?
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We have to keep sodium under kerosene to avoid the reaction of sodium with oxygen, carbon dioxide, and moisture. When sodium reacts with water and oxygen a huge amount of heat is generated during this reaction.
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It reacts with oxygen present in the air to produce sodium oxide at room temperature. So, it catches fire and begins to burn when it is present in the open air. It also reacts with water to form hydrogen gas that rapidly catches fire. ... Hence, we can store sodium in kerosene but not in water.
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