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Reaction of Metals with Acid

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Sodium and potassium are stored in kerosene

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They vigorously react with water and air.

They catch fire if exposed to air.

Thus they are stored in kerosene which does not allow any reaction.

This helps us in keeping the metals safe and helps provide safety to the user.

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