Chemistry, asked by daveharshida44, 9 months ago

why sodium kept in kerosene. Give scientific reason.

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Answered by rajsingh24

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BECAUSE. SODIUM KA AIR KE SATH CONTACT NHI HOTA............

Answered by aasirnaved9801

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Sodium (Na) 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 sodium hydroxide. This is a strongly exothermic reaction, and lot of heat is generated.

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