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Lithium is one of the highly reactive metals and they are not created naturally (does not occur naturally).
Lithium itself is a highly volatile metal and Kerosene is too volatile liquid. If stored can float on Kerosene and get exposed to air may cause a explosion. This is the reason why it is stored in paraffin wax.
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1) kerosene: sometimes known as paraffin oil, is a combustible liquid obtained by distilling petroleum at a high temperature.
2) paraffin wax: it is a white or colorless soft solid that is derived from petroleum and consists of a mixture of hydrocarbon molecules containing between twenty and forty carbon atoms. It is solid at room temperature and begins to melt above approximately 37 °C (99 °F);its boiling point is >370 deg C.Common application for paraffin wax are lubrication, electrical insulation, and candles.
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∙ 13y agobecause lithium is less dense so it floats on the surface of kerosene
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∙ 13y agolithium is stored encased in paraffin wax because it is extremely reactive to the moisture in the air, much like sodium and potassium.
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∙ 11y agoLithium is very reactive, and there are only a few chemicals to store in, that won't react with it. Kerosene is one of them, although Mineral Oil is another popular option.
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Is paraffin wax a pure substance?
No, paraffin wax is a mixture of hydrocarbons
How do you make methylene chloride based paint remover and how to add paraffin wax in it?
The paraffin wax is usually heated and added to Methanol before dispersing in the Methylene Chloride.
Is wax a compound which contains a lot of oxygen?
(assuming was means paraffin wax in candles). No, it is a hydrocarbon made up of just hydrogen and carbon, but reacts with oxygen in the air when burned.
What happens to the hydrogen when a candle burns?
The hydrogen within the paraffin of a candle (the wax) severs its bonds with the carbon (the other element in the paraffin) because the energy the heat produces is enough to do so. The hydrogen then bonds with the oxygen atoms around it, and forms H2O. You can test this by covering a lit candle with a clear beaker. You will observe that water condenses around the flame.
What fuel produces more energy per gram burned- Ethanol or paraffin?
paraffin
What is the percentage of paraffin in paraffin wax?
It is almost 100% paraffin, it is made from wax and water.
Is paraffin wax an ester?
Paraffin wax is composed from solid hydrocarbons.
What is the Lewis Dot Formula for Paraffin wax?
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Why sodium is not kept in paraffin wax?
Sodium is very reactive, it can even react with water or air. So for this reason it is only kept in kerosene
What is golf wax?
Golf wax is the name of a brand of paraffin wax. Paraffin wax is usually used for making candles, or for therapeutic wax for the skin.
Hyderogen peroxide mixing with paraffin wax?
hyderogen peroxide mixing with paraffin wax
Where is paraffin wax found?
Paraffin wax is produced by refining petroleum. All crude oil contains paraffin, and one of the byproducts of the refining process is a wax-and-oil mix called slack wax. When they separate the wax and oil, they get paraffin. So...paraffin wax comes from every country that has an oil refinery.
How do they get wax on turnips?
They dip them in paraffin wax.
Who invented paraffin wax?
James young invented paraffin
Can paraffin wax be used as skateboard wax because it is cheaper?
yes. paraffin wax is actually the best wax i have ever used. i used it on a new cement ledge that wouldn't slide at all and i put some paraffin wax on it and it slide for days now.
Is paraffin an acid?
No. It is a wax.
Can you use kitchen paraffin wax in a paraffin spa?
Paraffin candle way could be used in a paraffin wax spa bath, but only if it contains no scents or colors. Paraffin in candle wax often has additives that are not approved for contact with the skin.
