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PART - 1 CH - 3 Metals and Non-Metals — Science STD 10 — Question

Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 10SciencePART - 1 CH - 3 Metals and Non-Metals2 Marks
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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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