Question

why sodium is always kept in kerosene
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Answer 1

❥ 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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Answer 2

because it react vigorously with the atmospheric gases and also cause fire.

Explanation:

so, when it kept in the kerosene oil it prevent the contact with air and moisture.