CBSE Class 11-science Answered
how are alkali metal preserved under kerosene?
Asked by abhishek abhi | 22 Nov, 2010, 10:01: PM
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Alkali metals react violently with moisture. Kerosine oil, being hydrophobic, contains no moisture and is therefore a good storage solution. Alkali metals are also easily oxidized by air. The oil prevents oxygen from reacting with the metal.
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