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Which metals are kept in oil and in which is the most reactive?
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∙ 12y ago
the metals like Sodium and potassium are extremely reactive. so they are often placed under kerosene oil.
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What metal is very reactive and kept under oil?
Any of the alkali metals: lithium, sodium, potassium, etc.
What is a metal so reactive it has to be kept under oil?
Potassium, and Ceasium. Maybe Lithium as well. Alkali earth metals anyway.
Why are alkali metals stored in oil and kerosene?
They are so reactive they even react with the moisture in the air. Storing under oil prevents this.
Why do we use oil to store group 1 metals?
group 1 metals are stored under oil because they are so reactive, they will react with the oxygen and water in the air if you leave them unprotected, keeping them under oil prevents this from happening, as water and oxygen can't pass through the oil and get to the metal. . .hope this helped pall =].
How do you store alkali metals?
Alkali meatls are stored in oil to stop it from mixing with the moisture in the air.Because Alkali metals are highly flammble in moist air.
What metal is very reactive and kept under oil?
Any of the alkali metals: lithium, sodium, potassium, etc.
What is a metal so reactive it has to be kept under oil?
Potassium, and Ceasium. Maybe Lithium as well. Alkali earth metals anyway.
Why are alkali metals stored in oil and kerosene?
They are so reactive they even react with the moisture in the air. Storing under oil prevents this.
Which metal burns easily?
The alkali metals are usually the most flammable (e.g. Lithium, Sodium), which is why they are stored under oil to prevent them from accidentally catching fire. In theory, the most flammable metal is considered to be Francium.
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 .
Why are alkali metals stored oil?
They are so reactive they even react with the moisture in the air. Storing under oil prevents this.
Is sodium a very reactive metal?
Yes sodium is very reactive metal.Just because of this it is kept in kerosene or some another oil because it is very reactive with oxygen and water.
Why do we use oil to store group 1 metals?
group 1 metals are stored under oil because they are so reactive, they will react with the oxygen and water in the air if you leave them unprotected, keeping them under oil prevents this from happening, as water and oxygen can't pass through the oil and get to the metal. . .hope this helped pall =].
Why is reactive metals stored in mineral oil?
To avoid any reactions with oxygen, water, carbon dioxide.
How do you store alkali metals?
Alkali meatls are stored in oil to stop it from mixing with the moisture in the air.Because Alkali metals are highly flammble in moist air.
How each of the metals in group 1 should be stored?
Group 1 metals are stored under a layer of oil. This prevents them from coming into contact with the oxygen in the air. Thus the violent reaction of group 1 metals and oxygen is prevented and the metals can be stored safely under oil.
What elements are stored under oil?
sodium lithium Alkali metals are often stored under oil.
