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Why. Alkali. Metals are kept. In kerosene

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Is a coin an alkali?

No, a coin is not an alkali. It's a metal or metal alloy. Alkali metals are very reactive and coins are not made of them. These metals react with the water in air, so they are stored beneath a liquid they do not react with (like kerosene), or in a gas they will not react with (like an inert gas). Making coins out of alkali metals would give entirely new meanings to "depreciation" and the phrase "money burns a hole in my pocket."


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.


Why are rubidium and cesium kept in a sealed glass tube?

Because they are extremely reactive to any moisture in the air.See the Related Questions about the reactivity of the alkali metals (rubidium and cesium are the most reactive of the alkali metals).


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.


Which properties of alkali metals unusual metals?

Alkali metal forms Alkali while metals form bases.


How chemically active are alkali metals?

Alkali metals are the most reactive metals.


What are more reactive alkali metals or alkline earth metals?

alkali metals


How are alkali metals different any from other metals?

Alkali metals are very reactive metals.


How do alkali metals react with other alkali metals?

They don't


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 are earth alkali metals called earth alkali metals?

Alkali earth metals are named after their oxides, alkaline earth.


Is alkali the only earth metal?

there are alkali metals and alkali earth metals but there is no such thing as an element called alkali...