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Last updated at August 12, 2026 by Teachoo
Answer
Sodium is a very reactive metal . It lies near the top of the reactivity series and hence it r eacts vigorously with air if kept in open. It catches fire if kept in the open.
Hence, to protect the metal and to prevent accidental fires , they are stored in kerosene oil.
