Sodium is kept in Kerosene. Why?

The group 1 metals of the periodic table of elements are collectively called alkali metals. Alkali metals are normally kept in kerosene. Why?

A body which floated in water sank, when put in kerosene. Why did it happen?

The gas jar used for collecting ammonia is kept inverted .Why?

Sodium metal is kept under kerosene. Explain?

Which among the following metals is stored in kerosene? (a) Sodium (b) Iron (c ) Tangsten (d) Chromium Why is it stored in kerosene?

What happens when (i) sodium metal is dropped in water (ii) sodium metal is heated in free supply of air (iii) sodium peroxide dissolves in water.

Why surface of the road is kept inclined to the horizontal?

Sodium fire in the laboratory should not be extinguished by pouring water. Why?