why is sodium stored in kerosene

1.	why is sodium stored in kerosene
Answer» Because it very reactive metal so it catches fire rapidly i.e it burns in atmosphere EQUATION:-4Na(s)+O2(g) ------> 2Na2O2(S) It catch fire easily when kept in open Sodium is most reactive me tels can burn in atomosphere bcz sodium is highly reactive? that\'s why it is kept in kerosene• Sodium is highly reactive metal and is stored in kerosene because it does not react with kerosene

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