Chemistryeasy · Past Paper
Which of these metals is kept immersed in kerosene to prevent reaction with air and moisture?
AMagnesium
BSodium
CIron
DGold
✓ Correct Answer: B — Sodium
Sodium is highly reactive and catches fire when exposed to air or water, so it is stored in kerosene.
Share this question
More from Chemistry
- Which of the following describes an exothermic reaction?
- Which of the following is the reducing agent in the reaction $CuO + H_2 \rightarrow Cu + H_2O$?
- Bases that are soluble in water are called:
- What is the process of adding oxygen to a substance called?
- How many electrons are in a neutral atom of Sodium?