why sodium and potassium are stored in kerosene
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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.
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Sodium is a highly reactive metal and reacts it react vigorously with the oxygen, carbon dioxide and moisture present in the atmosphere, such that it may even be caught a fire.
To prevent this explosive reaction, Sodium is stored in kerosene oil.
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