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WWhy is sodium kept immersed in Kerosene oil? Write down the reaction involved if any.

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Answered by zahaansajid
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Answer and Explanation:

\diamond Sodium is a group 1 element or an alkali metal belonging to the s-block of the periodic table

\diamond Sodium has electronic configuration 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s¹

\diamond Since last electron enters into s-orbital (3s) it belongs to s-block

\diamond Sodium can lose 1 electron to form Na⁺ ion which has stable or noble electronic configuration 1s² 2s² 2p⁶

\diamond Hence, it is a highly electropositive element

\diamond Sodium is a highly reactive metal and can react with the oxygen, carbon dioxide or moisture (water vapour) to release energy in the form of heat or light producing fire

\diamond The balanced chemical equations are given below :

\boxed{4Na + O_2 \rightarrow 2Na_2O}

\boxed{2Na + 2H_2O \rightarrow 2NaOH + H_2}

\boxed{Na_2O + H_2O \rightarrow 2NaOH }

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