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Because sodium is so reactive, it will react with air to form oxides. Therefore, it is stored under oil in order to protect it from oxidation.
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Why do we store sodium metal in kerosene oil not in water?
It's explosive in water!
What is in sodium metal?
Sodium metal is pure sodium and is made of sodium atoms.
Is sodium a metal or nometal?
Sodium is a metal
What is metal in sodium hydroxide?
The metal is sodium.
Which element is used for storing sodium metal?
It is very reactive with water, even moisture in the air, so we store Na metal in paraffin oil.
Why can't we see store sodium metal in water?
Sodium react violently with water releasing hydrogen !
Why do we store sodium metal in kerosene oil not in water?
It's explosive in water!
What is in sodium metal?
Sodium metal is pure sodium and is made of sodium atoms.
Is sodium an non metal?
No. sodium is a metal
Is sodium a non metal?
sodium is a metal
It sodium a metal?
Yes. Sodium is a metal.
Is sodium a metal or nometal?
Sodium is a metal
What is metal in sodium hydroxide?
The metal is sodium.
Is sodium a non metal metal or a metaliod?
Sodium is a metal (an alkali metal).
Is sodium metal nonmetal metalliod?
Sodium is a metal (an alkali metal)
Is Sodium metal a ductile metal?
Yes. Sodium is a ductile metal.
Why are sodium and potassium often stored in metal?
Sodium and Potassium are often store in oils or air sealed containers so they dont react with humidity.
