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Sodium metal is kept submerged in light oil distillates so that it doesn't react with the oxygen in the air, as it is a very reactive metal. Pure sodium also reacts violently with water.
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How is the metal sodium stored?
it can b stored in oil
Can sodium be stored in alcohol?
Yes
Sodium metal is normally stored under water?
Nope. Sodium reacts violently with water. The pure stuff is normally stored under oil.
How do you store sodium?
Sodium must be stored in a non-oxidizing medium, such as a liquid hydrocarbon.
Why is sodium thiosulphate stored in a brown bottle?
Because it is :)
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.
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.
Why do sodium is stored in kerosene?
because its stupid
Sodium metal is normally stored under water?
Nope. Sodium reacts violently with water. The pure stuff is normally stored under oil.
How do you store sodium?
Sodium must be stored in a non-oxidizing medium, such as a liquid hydrocarbon.
