CBSE Class 10 Science Question 19 of 31

Metals and Non-metals — Question 1

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Why is sodium kept immersed in kerosene oil?

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Sodium reacts so vigorously with oxygen present in air that it catches fire if kept in the open. Hence, to protect it and to prevent accidental fires sodium is kept in kerosene oil.