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Sodium is metal. It is poisonous substance and also highly reactive. It catches fire when exposed in air.
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What will Sodium must be kept under?
sodium must be kept under kerosene
Why do sodium kept immersed in kerosene oil do not burn?
sodium will react with oxygen and kerosene will have no oxygen molecules in it
Which metal is kept immersed in kerosene for storing?
sodium
Why is sodium preserved in kerosene?
Sodium react vigorously with air, to prevents it's harmfulness it is to be stored under kerosene.
Must magnesium metal be also kept under kerosene?
no
What will Sodium must be kept under?
sodium must be kept under kerosene
Why sodium chloride not kept under kerosene?
It is not necessary; sodium chloride is stable.
Why do sodium kept immersed in kerosene oil do not burn?
sodium will react with oxygen and kerosene will have no oxygen molecules in it
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 .
Which metal is kept immersed in kerosene for storing?
sodium
Why is sodium preserved in kerosene?
Sodium react vigorously with air, to prevents it's harmfulness it is to be stored under kerosene.
Why sodium is not kept in paraffin wax?
Sodium is very reactive, it can even react with water or air. So for this reason it is only kept in kerosene
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 sodium is kept in kerosene?
Sodium metal reacts violently with water, and is stored in kerosine (for example) to avoid contact with moisture in the air.
Must magnesium metal be also kept under kerosene?
no
sodium metal is kept under?
Sodium metal is usually kept under paraffin because of its high reactivity.
Why is sodium and potassium stored under kerosene oil?
as it reacts with the oxygen in the air
