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The kerosene prevents the sodium from coming in contact with water and air. Sodium is very reactive. If it touches air it will oxidize, ruining the sample. If it touches water it will burst into flames.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoBecause it will react with oxygen and water vapour in air and may also ignite spontaneously. Storing it under kerosene prevents this from happening.
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What element is stored in kerosene?
Sodium
Why is sodium not stored in petrol?
Sodium metal IS stored in petrol, or more commonly is kerosene or oil.
Why is sodium preserved in kerosene?
Sodium react vigorously with air, to prevents it's harmfulness it is to be stored under kerosene.
Why is sodium and potassium stored under kerosene oil?
as it reacts with the oxygen in the air
Why sodium metal is stored in kerosene?
Sodium is extremely reactive. It oxidizes rapidly in air and reacts violently with water. The kerosene prevents the sodium from coming in contact with air, water, or other substances that might oxidize it.
What element is stored in kerosene?
Sodium
Why do sodium is stored in kerosene?
because its stupid
Why is sodium not stored in petrol?
Sodium metal IS stored in petrol, or more commonly is kerosene or oil.
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 stored in keroseon oil?
when exposed to air or moisture, sodium will catch fire. to prevent that, sodium is stored in kerosene oil
Why is sodium and potassium stored under kerosene oil?
as it reacts with the oxygen in the air
Why sodium metal is stored in kerosene?
Sodium is extremely reactive. It oxidizes rapidly in air and reacts violently with water. The kerosene prevents the sodium from coming in contact with air, water, or other substances that might oxidize it.
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.
Why phosphorus stored in water whereas sodium stored in kerosene?
Because phosphorus is very reactive non metal. It catches fire if exposed to air. To prevent the contact of phosphorus with atmospheric oxygen,it is stored in water. Whereas,sodium is very reactive. It reacts vigorously with oxygen and water. A lot of heat is generated in the reaction. It is, therefore,stored in kerosene
Would it be dangerous for you to put a piece of elemental sodium in you mouth?
Yes, it has to be stored in kerosene oil or it will catch fire.
Why is sodium is stored with keroesene?
The kerosene prevents the sodium from coming in contact with air or water. If sodium touches air it will oxidize and ruin the sample. If it touches water it can catch fire and even explode.
Why sodium metal is stored under kerosene?
bcoz sodium is a alkali metal these metals when xposed to air they tarnish rapidly due to the formation of oxides on surface Save
