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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 =].

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Because the group 1 metals are very reactive toward water (explosive), and since oil and water do not readily mix, these metals are best stored in oil.

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