Why is sodium kept in kerosene?

Sodium reacts with oxygen, so it has to be kept away from air. Storing it under a liquid is an easy way to do that. read more

Kerosene, a non-polar compound is immiscible with water. Hence, Sodium stored in kerosene is prevented from making contact with water vapour in the air and therefore, remain as sodium. Sodium does not react with kerosene. read more

Sodium is a highly reactive metal. If kept in open, it can react with the air and the reaction would be so vigorous that it may catch fiore. That is why it is kept in kerosene to avoid contact from air and water to prevent accidental fires.. read more

Sodium in its pure form is too reactive. Due to its reactive nature, it is always found in compound form. When it is kept in contact with air, it oxidizes and even catches fire reacting with the moisture in air. That is the reason it is always kept under oil or kerosene. If otherwise it spontaneously reacts with moisture. read more