Why. Alkali. Metals are kept. In kerosene
Sodium reacts violently with water, releasing hydrogen gas and forming sodium hydroxide. When sodium is kept immersed in kerosene oil, it is isolated from water, preventing the reaction from occurring. Kerosene oil acts as a barrier to keep oxygen away from the sodium, further preventing combustion.
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.
A heating stove can be kept on all night. Just make sure to keep anything flammable a safe distance away.
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Kerosene can be stored for 1-3 years if kept in a properly sealed container in a cool, dark place away from sunlight and heat sources. It is important to check for any signs of contamination or degradation before using kerosene that has been stored for an extended period.
Sodium is a metal that is commonly kept immersed in kerosene for storing because it reacts violently with water and oxygen in the air. Placing it in kerosene helps prevent these reactions and keeps the metal stable.
K and Na are kept in kerosene to prevent them from reacting with oxygen and moisture in the air, which would quickly tarnish their surfaces. Kerosene forms a protective layer that helps to maintain the reactivity and appearance of these reactive metals.
The kerosene molecule does NOT have any oxygen atoms in the molecule; it is an hydrocarbon. Sodium metal will readily react with oxygen, be it in a molecule ( water) or the atmosphere ( atmospheric oxygen in the air). Hence to keep it away from oxygen, it is kept under kerosene. as are all the other Group(1) [alkali] metals.
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