Why is Sodium Kept Immersed in Kerosene Oil?

Q. Why is Sodium Kept Immersed in Kerosene Oil?

Sodium is like a very naughty kid who loves to react with everything around it, especially water and air. If you leave sodium out in the open, it will react with the moisture in the air and can even catch fire! To keep it safe and calm, we store it in kerosene oil, which acts like a protective blanket, stopping it from reacting with air and water.

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