Easy TRUE_FALSE +2 / -1

All alkali metals are stored under kerosene to prevent oxidation.

Answer FALSE

Solution

Li is stored in dry oil (not kerosene) because it is light enough to float on kerosene and also reacts with moisture in kerosene.

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Subject: Chemistry · Chapter: s-Block Elements · Topic: Alkali Metals

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