Answer to Question #242426 in General Chemistry for Sapna

Question #242426
Why is sodium kept under oil or paraffin in the lab
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2021-09-26T12:15:08-0400

Sodium is highly reactive, so it is kept under oil or paraffin to prevent it from reacting with oxygen and moisture in the atmosphere.


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