Question

Why Sodium is stored in Kerosene and Phosphorus is stored in water?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Sodium is a very reactive metal. It is kept in kerosene to prevent it from coming in contact with oxygen and moisture. If this happens, it will react with the moisture present in air and form sodiumhydroxide...

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Answer 2

Explanation:

sodium and pottasium are highly reactive metals and vigorously react with oxygen to form

1. Na+O2=Na2o+large amount of heat
2. K+O2=K2O+ HEAT

this results in a fire. to prevent its contact with air we store it in ketosene