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38.
Sodium metal is kept under
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Vishwanath said:
1 decade ago
Because in water it will burst and also it stores in kerosene in glass bottle.
Sushmitha said:
1 decade ago
Sodium is the most reactive element and hence it reacts with water it will burst therefore it stores in kerosene in glass bottles.
Priyanshu said:
1 decade ago
Sodium is kept in kerosene because it keeps it away from contact with air[oxygen].
Shakir ahmed khan said:
1 decade ago
Because it react with H2o and burned and form H2 vigorously. In air trace amount of water present.
Sachin said:
1 decade ago
Why only kerosene? & why not in petrol and alcohol?
Yogesh said:
1 decade ago
Why sodium metal is not kept in alcohol and petrol?
Einestene said:
1 decade ago
To Nullify the nature of sodium temporarily, it will be stored in kerosene.
Jail singh behera said:
1 decade ago
Why not kept under petrol?
Nanjegowda said:
1 decade ago
Why sodium and potassium is not preserving in petrol?
Sushma said:
1 decade ago
Why petrol is not used as preserve sodium and potassium?
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