Question

why sodium is kept under kerosen why sodium metal is not touched with bere hands ​

Answer 1

Answer:

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.

Explanation:

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Answer 2

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.

2. Our air contains enough moisture (water) in it to react with the sodium metal. Sodium metal reacts violently with water and can explode. Even our hands contain some minor moisture that sodium can react with thus burning our hands.

Explanation:

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