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Because they are highly reactive as they react with oxygen and moisture with self ignition (burning flames) even at room temperature.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 12y agoSodium is quite reactive with oxygen and the oil prevents it from reacting with the air.
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How is the metal sodium stored?
it can b stored in oil
What elements are stored under oil?
sodium lithium Alkali metals are often stored under oil.
Sodium metal is normally stored under water?
Nope. Sodium reacts violently with water. The pure stuff is normally stored under oil.
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.
How is Sodium stored?
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.
Why do sodium and potassium need to be stored in oil?
because they react to oxygen
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
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.
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
Does calcuim need to be stored in a oil?
No .
Why does sodium need to be stored under paraffin?
so that it do not react with the atmosphere
Is a mixture of sodium and potassium stored in paraffin oil flammable?
No because it prevents them from reacting with air
