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Sodium reacts violently with water, and oxidizes rapidly. Containing it in either kerosene or sand (soil) basically protects it from oxidation, and from exploding if water happens to contact it.
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Why is sodium not stored in petrol?
Sodium metal IS stored in petrol, or more commonly is kerosene or oil.
What is the reaction of hexane with sodium?
Nothing. Sodium can be stored in hexane.
What element is stored in kerosene?
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 does sodium need to be stored under paraffin?
so that it do not react with the atmosphere
Why is sodium not stored in petrol?
Sodium metal IS stored in petrol, or more commonly is kerosene or oil.
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
How is the metal sodium stored?
it can b stored in oil
Can sodium be stored in water?
no
What is the reaction of hexane with sodium?
Nothing. Sodium can be stored in hexane.
How should sodium be stored?
If you buy sodium metal, it's packed in either oil or argon. That's how it's stored.
Where are onions stored?
in soil
Can sodium be stored in alcohol?
Yes
What element is stored in kerosene?
Sodium
Can sodium chloride be stored in incubator?
It is not necessary to store sodium chloride in an incubator. For laboratory use dried NaCl must be stored in an exsiccator.
What are the affects of sodium?
the sodium ions protect the entrance of air in the soil
Does martian soil have nutrients?
Yes martian soil does have nutrients such as sodium.
