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to keep them from reacting, some highly reactive elements are stored in

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Argon. Argon is an inert gas. It does not react with other elements. Oxygen, water, and mercury all react with some elements. Place sodium in water and a vigorous reaction takes place- 2Na + 2H2O --> 2NaOH + H2 Oxygen causes many elements to oxidize.

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