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This non-metal is stored under water because it catches fire very easily?
phosphorus
Can water get so hot that it catches on fire?
no
Why does potassium sink in water?
K catches fire in water .
What should you do if your boat catches fire?
jump in the water
What should I do if coal catches fire?
Put water on the coal
What is the best safety device to use if your sleeve catches on fire?
water
What is a non-metal which catches fire in air?
Phosphorus (especially white phosphorus) is a nonmetal that can spontaneously catch fire (VERY reactively) in air.
When Sodium metal kept immersed in kerosene as it catches fire if exposed to air but why is it not kept in water?
Because is reacts with water causing hydrogen to be released and catch fire. Na + H2O = NaOH + H also it will also float on water having a density of 0.98 g/cm^3
What are the disadvantages of cotton?
It catches on fire easily. Cotton growing uses a lot of water.
Why sodium metal catches fire?
Sodium metal catches fire when exposed to air due to its high reactivity. It reacts with moisture in the air to form sodium hydroxide and hydrogen gas, which ignites due to the heat generated from the reaction. The heat produced is often enough to ignite the hydrogen gas, resulting in a fire.
What happens if you put potassium into water?
The potassium catches on fire and then explodes. Seriously. Don't try it.
What should do if your surge strip catches on fire?
If the surge strip catches on fire, unplug it from the wall outlet and use a fire extenguisher or sand to smother the fire.
