Sodium is a metal that is commonly kept immersed in kerosene for storing because it reacts violently with water and oxygen in the air. Placing it in kerosene helps prevent these reactions and keeps the metal stable.
Sodium reacts violently with water, releasing hydrogen gas and forming sodium hydroxide. When sodium is kept immersed in kerosene oil, it is isolated from water, preventing the reaction from occurring. Kerosene oil acts as a barrier to keep oxygen away from the sodium, further preventing combustion.
The symbol for sodium is Na and the symbol for potassium is K.
Sodium is kept under kerosene because it reacts violently with air and water. Kerosene acts as a protective layer, preventing sodium from coming into contact with air and moisture that could cause a dangerous reaction.
Potassium has the largest atomic radius.
Why. Alkali. Metals are kept. In kerosene
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Sodium is a metal that is commonly kept immersed in kerosene for storing because it reacts violently with water and oxygen in the air. Placing it in kerosene helps prevent these reactions and keeps the metal stable.
K= Kallium ( Greek, I think ) Na= Naturium, which is Latin.
Na+-K+ ATPase
It is not necessary; sodium chloride is stable.
to avoid burning accidents
Because is reacts with water causing hydrogen to be released and catch fire. Na + H2O = NaOH + H also it will also float on water having a density of 0.98 g/cm^3
Sodium reacts violently with water, releasing hydrogen gas and forming sodium hydroxide. When sodium is kept immersed in kerosene oil, it is isolated from water, preventing the reaction from occurring. Kerosene oil acts as a barrier to keep oxygen away from the sodium, further preventing combustion.
Na and K are key electrolytes to maintain peak heath. Ideal Na level is 135-145mEq/L and the K level at 3.6mEq/L.