Science, asked by vani8718, 1 year ago

Why sodium must be stored under oil of paraffin?

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Answered by dassristi2016

Alkali metals need to be stored under oil to prevent them reacting with the oxygen and water vapour in the air. The reactivity of the alkali metals increases down the group. Potassium reacts more vigorously than sodium and lithium is the least reactive.

Answered by TPS

Sodium can react with oxygen or watervapour from atmosphere due to its high reactivity. That's why it is stored in oil or paraffin

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