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when exposed to air or moisture, sodium will catch fire. to prevent that, sodium is stored in kerosene oil
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How is the metal sodium stored?
it can b stored in oil
Why is sodium not stored in petrol?
Sodium metal IS stored in petrol, or more commonly is kerosene or oil.
How should sodium be stored?
If you buy sodium metal, it's packed in either oil or argon. That's how it's stored.
Why is sodium put in oil?
Sodium is very reactive in water. Thus to prevent it from reacting with air and water, it is stored in oil.
What elements are stored under oil?
sodium lithium Alkali metals are often stored under oil.
Why do sodium and potassium need to be stored in oil?
because they react to oxygen
Sodium metal is normally stored under water?
Nope. Sodium reacts violently with water. The pure stuff is normally stored under oil.
Why is sodium and potassium stored under kerosene oil?
as it reacts with the oxygen in the air
Is a mixture of sodium and potassium stored in paraffin oil flammable?
No because it prevents them from reacting with air
What do you put metals in depending on how lively they are?
Sodium and lithium are stored in oil so they don't react with air.
Where can you store sodium metal?
Because sodium is so reactive, it will react with air to form oxides. Therefore, it is stored under oil in order to protect it from oxidation.
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.
