why sodium catch fire when kept in open
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On exposing it to air, it reacts with atmospheric oxygen and water vapour to form oxides and hydroxides. This reaction is so vigorous and exothermic that the sodium catches fire, which is why sodium is never kept in open air.
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On exposing it to air, it reacts with atmospheric oxygen and water vapour to form oxides and hydroxides. This reaction is so vigorous and exothermic that the sodium catches fire, which is why sodium is never kept in open air.
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