why sodium metal kept under kerosene?
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Because it's very reactive in nature and can catch fire easily...
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Sodium metal is kept under kerosene because it reacts violently with water and oxygen. If it is kept in air then it will come in contact with moisture and oxygen and will form sodium hydroxide. since this reaction is a strong exothermic reaction so a lot of heat will be generated.
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