Why is sodium kept immersed in kerosene oil? (b) Why is white phosphorus kept immersed under water? Can we keep sodium immersed under water? Why?
ChemistryClass 10ICSEAnswered 27 Mar 2026
Answer
- Sodium is high reactive element it will react with oxygen to catch Hence to prevent the explosion sodium kept in kerosene.
- White phosphorus starts burning when it comes into contact with air but it does not react with
- Sodium cannot keep immersed in water because it reacts vigorously in cold water tpo form hydroxide and hydrogen gas and huge amount of heat