Solution:
(a) Sodium is a metal that is held in kerosene oil to keep it from reacting with oxygen and moisture.
(b) White phosphorus is a non-metal that is kept immersed in water. When exposed to air, it catches fire.
Solution:
(a) Sodium is a metal that is held in kerosene oil to keep it from reacting with oxygen and moisture.
(b) White phosphorus is a non-metal that is kept immersed in water. When exposed to air, it catches fire.