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metals and non-metals — Science STD 10 — Question

Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 10Sciencemetals and non-metals2 Marks
Question
Why is sodium kept immersed in kerosene oil?
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Answer

  • Sodium is highly reactive metal.
  • It reacts with oxygen of air at room temperature.
  • This reaction is highly exothermic.
  • Thus, to prevent the reaction of sodium with oxygen, it is kept immersed in kerosene oil.

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