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Sodium is kept immersed in Kerosene oil because it's extremely reactive and will react with steam or any other substance. So as to obtain it in its pure form, it's kept in oil.
Sodium is very reactive metal and it reacts with any thing that comes into contact with it.It is kept under the oil because it might react with air .
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 9y agoSodium is kept immersed in kerosene because it reacts so vigorously that they catch fire when kept in the open. Hence to protect them and to prevent accidental fires, they are kept immersed in kerosene oil.
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∙ 14y agoSodium metal is very reactive.
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∙ 8y agowhy is sodium kept under oil
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∙ 8y agoThey react with water.
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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.
What elements are stored under oil?
sodium lithium Alkali metals are often stored under oil.
Is sodium metal kept in oil for safe storage but reacts violently with water?
it is stored in metal to stop it from wearing away and it does act violently with water, but not to bad
Why sodium is kept in inert solvent?
When exposed to air or moisture, sodium will catch fire and explode. So it is kept immersed in an inert or non-polar solvent (such as hexane, pentane) to prevent its contact with air or moisture.
How is the metal sodium stored?
it can b stored in oil
Is sodium metal kept in oil for safe storage?
Yes, its kept in mineral oil to prevent oxidation.
Why do sodium kept immersed in kerosene oil do not burn?
sodium will react with oxygen and kerosene will have no oxygen molecules in it
Why is sodium kept under oil in a tightly sealed container?
so that it cannot react with water, as when sodium and water react it is violent, so the oil keeps the water away
How do you prevent sodium from reacting with oxygen?
Group 1 metals are usually kept in an oil bath.
Why sodium is stroed in kerosence?
Sodium reacts violently with water, so it must be kept from getting wet. Kerosene, being an oil, does a good job of protecting the sodium, and it is inexpensive and easy to come by.
What will Sodium must be kept under?
sodium must be kept under kerosene
Which metals are kept in oil and in which is the most reactive?
the metals like Sodium and potassium are extremely reactive. so they are often placed under kerosene oil.
What metal is very reactive and kept under oil?
Any of the alkali metals: lithium, sodium, potassium, etc.
What phase(state) is sodium usually found in?
Sodium is a solid at room temperature. Since it is highly reactive (it will react with almost anything), it should be kept in a liquid that will not react will sodium such as karosene or mineral oil and stored in a glass bottle. It should be kept away from metal and water.
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.
Is sodium a very reactive metal?
Yes sodium is very reactive metal.Just because of this it is kept in kerosene or some another oil because it is very reactive with oxygen and water.
What elements are stored under oil?
sodium lithium Alkali metals are often stored under oil.
