s - block Elements (Alkali and Alkaline Earth Metals)
Sodium burns in excess air to give mainly:
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Why is sodium metal kept under kerosene oil ?
Solution
$$ Na $$ metal is highly reactive and combines with moisture, $$ O_2 $$ and $$ CO_2 $$ of the air forming $$ NaOH, Na_2O $$ and $$ Na_2CO_3 $$ etc. Therefore, to protect $$ Na $$ from moisture and air,it is kept under kerosene oil.
SIMILAR QUESTIONS
s - block Elements (Alkali and Alkaline Earth Metals)
Caustic alkalis are corrosive.
s - block Elements (Alkali and Alkaline Earth Metals)
Sodium metal cannot be stored under
s - block Elements (Alkali and Alkaline Earth Metals)
The violet flame shown by potassium in Bunsen flame is due to jumping of the electron from :
s - block Elements (Alkali and Alkaline Earth Metals)
A metal which does not react with nitrogen is:
s - block Elements (Alkali and Alkaline Earth Metals)
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s - block Elements (Alkali and Alkaline Earth Metals)
Why is calcium preferred over sodium to remove last traces of moisture from alcohol?
s - block Elements (Alkali and Alkaline Earth Metals)
The alkali metal that reacts with nitrogen directly to form nitride is:
s - block Elements (Alkali and Alkaline Earth Metals)
When sodium is heated in moist air, the ultimate product obtained is:
s - block Elements (Alkali and Alkaline Earth Metals)
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