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WHY POTASSIUM AND SODIUM IS KEPT IMMERSED IN KEROSENE OIL?

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Answered by Anonymous
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Bcz they r highly reactive and react with air as well To avoid their contact with air , they r kept immersed in kerosene
Answered by Anonymous
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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.

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