why is phosphorous stored in kerosene and not in water or other such liquids ?
White Phosphorous is stored under water and not kerosene.
It is kept submerged in water because it is a highly reactive metal and when it is exposed to air it autoignites as its ignition temperature is low.
It is kept submerged in water because it is a highly reactive metal and when it is exposed to air it autoignites as its ignition temperature is low.