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Some of them are highly reactive with oxygen or moisture; storing them in oil isolates them from oxygen or moisture in the air.

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Why is sodium kept in oil?

Sodium is kept immersed in kerosene because it reacts so vigorously that they catch fire when kept in the open. Hence to protect them and to prevent accidental fires, they are kept immersed in kerosene oil.


What will Sodium must be kept under?

Sodium must be kept under mineral oil to prevent it from reacting with moisture in the air and forming sodium hydroxide. Additionally, it should be stored in a cool, dry place away from sources of heat or ignition.


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Oil-based ingredients typically include hydrocarbons such as alkanes, aromatics, and cycloalkanes. Other elements may include traces of sulfur, nitrogen, and oxygen compounds, depending on the type of oil and refining process.


What metal is very reactive and kept under oil?

Any of the alkali metals: lithium, sodium, potassium, etc.


What is a metal so reactive it has to be kept under oil?

Potassium, and Ceasium. Maybe Lithium as well. Alkali earth metals anyway.


Is olive oil a acid or alkali?

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Which metals are kept in oil and in which is the most reactive?

Sodium, potassium, and lithium are reactive metals that are kept in oil to prevent reaction with air or moisture. Among these, potassium is the most reactive, followed by sodium and then lithium. Keeping them in oil helps to maintain their reactivity for specific chemical reactions.


What is oil on the periodic table of elements?

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