Question 6 (d)
Give reasons for the following.
Why Sodium and potassium are stored in kerosene?

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Solution

Sodium and potassium are stored in kerosene because they are highly reactive elements. They can easily catch fire even when in contact with air.

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Give reasons for the following :

(a) Sodium and potassium are stored in kerosene.

(b) Copper cannot displace zinc from its salt solution (zinc sulphate solution).

Question 12 (b)

Give reason why sodium, potassium and lithium are stored in oil?

Give reasons for the following.

(a) Aluminium foils are used to wrap food items.

(b) Immersion rods for heating liquids are made up of metallic substances.

(d) Sodium and potassium are stored in kerosene.

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