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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.
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Why is sodium not stored in petrol?
Sodium metal IS stored in petrol, or more commonly is kerosene or oil.
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
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 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
Why is sodium not stored in petrol?
Sodium metal IS stored in petrol, or more commonly is kerosene or 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.
What element is stored in kerosene?
Sodium
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
Why do sodium is stored in kerosene?
because its stupid
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 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
Which metal is kept immersed in kerosene for storing?
sodium
Why is sodium and potassium stored under kerosene oil?
as it reacts with the oxygen in the air
How is the metal sodium stored?
it can b stored in oil
Why do we store sodium metal in kerosene oil not in water?
It's explosive in water!
