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Explain why sodium and potassium are stored in Kerosene?

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Reactivity of Sodium and Potassium:** Sodium (Na) and Potassium (K) are both alkali metals that are located at the top of the reactivity series. This means they are highly reactive metals. 2. **Understand the Nature of Their Reactivity:** Being highly reactive, sodium and potassium can easily react with various substances, particularly with oxygen and water vapor present in the atmosphere. This can lead to the formation of oxides or hydroxides, which can be hazardous and can also lead to loss of the metal. ...
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  • Sodium and potassium occur-

    A
    In native state
    B
    In combined state
    C
    In gaseous state
    D
    All

  • Why is sodium metal stored in kerosene?

    A
    It catch fire in air.
    B
    It reacts with kerosene.
    C
    It dissolves in kerosene.
    D
    It maintains the lustre of sodium.

  • Sodium- potassium pump is

    A
    A hormone
    B
    An enzyme
    C
    A protein carrier
    D
    An organelle

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