Why sodium is kept immersed

Question.
Why sodium is kept immersed in kerosene oil ?

solution:
Sodium and potassium are very reactive metals and combine explosively with air as well as water. Hence, they catch fire if kept in open. Therefore, to prevent accidental fires and accidents, sodium is stored immersed in kerosene oil.

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