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Explain why sodium metal is stored in kerosene.

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Sodium Metal**: Sodium is a highly reactive metal. This means that it has a strong tendency to react with other substances, particularly with oxygen and moisture present in the air. 2. **Reactivity with Oxygen and Moisture**: Sodium reacts vigorously when it comes into contact with oxygen and moisture. This reaction can be quite violent and can lead to the production of heat and light, which can be dangerous. 3. **Need for Storage**: Due to its high reactivity, sodium cannot be stored in open air or in regular containers. If it were exposed to air, it would react with oxygen and moisture, leading to potential hazards. ...
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  • 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.

  • Assertion (A): Sodium metal is stored under kerosene. Reason (R) : Metallic sodium melts when exposed to air

    A
    Both A and R is true and R is the correct explanation of A
    B
    Both A and R is true but R is not a correct explanation of A
    C
    A is true but R is false
    D
    A is false but R is true

  • Assertion (A): Sodium metal is stored under kerosene. Reason (R ): Metallic sodium melts when exposed to air.

    A
    Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
    B
    Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.
    C
    A is true but R is false.
    D
    A is false and R is true.

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