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how is sodium stored and why is it necessary

how is sodium stored and why is it necessary

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Sodium is stored under kerosene. Sodium is highly reactive metal , sodium reacts vigorously with oxygen and water present in atmosphere and produces lots of heat.

4 Na + O2\to 2 Na2O

2Na + 2H2O \to 2 NaOH + H2

When kept in kerosene it can not react with oxygen and water .

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