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Why are sodium and potassium stored in kerosene?
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- Potassium and sodium are highly reactive metals.
- They react vigorously with oxygen and moisture (water) present in the air and release a large amount of heat during the reaction which may cause a fire.
- Therefore, to avoid such accidents, potassium and sodium are kept immersed in kerosene.
- Potassium and sodium are highly reactive metals.
- They react vigorously with oxygen and moisture (water) present in the air and release a large amount of heat during the reaction which may cause a fire.
- Therefore, to avoid such accidents, potassium and sodium are kept immersed in kerosene.
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