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Electrolysis and Electrolytes

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Give reasons.
(a) Akali metals are kept in inert solvent.

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Alkali metals are highly reactive and violently react with water and air.
Due to their reactive nature, they are kept in an inert solvent like kerosene which helps in preventing the metals to come in contact with air and moisture.

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