Ques-why is sodium kept immersed in kerosene oil?
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Ques-why is sodium kept immersed in kerosene oil?
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Due to it's more reactivity in nature. Means, Sodium is more reactive element which reacts faster with air and catches fire.
Answer:
because sodium is the second most reactive metal and reacts very easily
and also sodium reacts explosively with water and vigorously with moisture