NCERT Question 12 (b) - Chapter 3 Class 10 - Metals and Non-Metals

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(b) Sodium, potassium and lithium are stored under oil.

 

Answer:-

(b) Sodium, potassium and lithium are stored under oil.

  • Some metals react more vigorously like sodium and potassium. 
  • They catch fire if kept in the open .
  • Hence, to protect them and to prevent accidental fires , they are kept in kerosene oil .
 

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