Question

Why sodium is stored win berosene ail?​

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.

Answer 2

Answer:

Sodium is highly reactive and when exposed to air it combines with oxygen and hence it is stored in inert solvents like kerosene oil so as to prevent it from reacting.