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19 July, 05:10

Why are alkali metals stored in kerosene or mineral oil

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  1. 19 July, 05:32
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    Alkali metals (e. g. sodium and potassium) tend to react violently with water (even small amounts of water in the air) so they are stored in kerosene or mineral oil to protect them from coming into contact with water.
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