Sodium is very reactive and it is stored in _________.( water/ kerosene)

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Sodium
Sodium is a metal that reacts vigorously with moisture and atmospheric gases. This is an exothermic reaction and releases a lot of heat energy. It is a very reactive element. It must be stored in kerosene to avoid explosions on reaction with moisture.
Thus, Sodium is stored in kerosene.

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