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Some of them are highly reactive with oxygen or moisture; storing them in oil isolates them from oxygen or moisture in the air.
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∙ 11y agoSo that they are not exposed to the air (oxygen).
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Why is sodium kept under oil in a tightly sealed container?
so that it cannot react with water, as when sodium and water react it is violent, so the oil keeps the water away
Is sodium metal kept in oil for safe storage?
Yes, its kept in mineral oil to prevent oxidation.
What will Sodium must be kept under?
sodium must be kept under kerosene
Are some elements that have been made by scientists under laboratory?
Yes, Some elements that have been made by scientists under laboratory.
Must magnesium metal be also kept under kerosene?
no
Why is sodium kept in oil?
Sodium is kept immersed in Kerosene oil because it's extremely reactive and will react with steam or any other substance. So as to obtain it in its pure form, it's kept in oil. Sodium is very reactive metal and it reacts with any thing that comes into contact with it.It is kept under the oil because it might react with air .
What elements are stored under oil?
sodium lithium Alkali metals are often stored under oil.
Which metals are kept in oil and in which is the most reactive?
the metals like Sodium and potassium are extremely reactive. so they are often placed under kerosene oil.
What metal is very reactive and kept under oil?
Any of the alkali metals: lithium, sodium, potassium, etc.
What would 1 atom of oil look like under a electron microscope?
Oil is a chemical compound so it has multiple atoms. You need to know the elements in oil to answer your question.
Why is sodium kept under oil in a tightly sealed container?
so that it cannot react with water, as when sodium and water react it is violent, so the oil keeps the water away
What is a metal so reactive it has to be kept under oil?
Potassium, and Ceasium. Maybe Lithium as well. Alkali earth metals anyway.
Is sodium metal kept in oil for safe storage?
Yes, its kept in mineral oil to prevent oxidation.
What will Sodium must be kept under?
sodium must be kept under kerosene
Is olive oil a acid or alkali?
They are alkaline if kept in oil.
Why should bulges be kept clean and free of oil drips?
Why should bilges be kept clean and free of oil drips
What is oil on the periodic table of elements?
Only elements are in the periodic table (about 100) but oil is not an element, it is a substance.
