EFFECT OF OXIDATION IN OUR DAILY LIFE
EFFECT OF OXIDATION IN OUR DAILY LIFE Q. What is rusting? Ans - The process of rust formation in presence of oxygen and water or water vapour is called rusting. ๐Keys points ๐️ ➡️Moisture ➡️Acid: higher pH inhibits the Corrosion of iron. ➡️Salt: Iron tends to rust faster in the sea, due to presence of various salts. ➡️Impurity : Pure iron tends to rust more slowly when compared to iron containing a mixture of metals. These are affecting the rust. What is Corrosion? Ans - Chemical action on the surface of metals by moisture, air or chemicals is called Corrosion. Ex- black layer on silver, green layer on copper etc. ➡️Rusting of iron is a redox reaction. What is Rancidity? Ans :- The process of Oxidation of fats and oils that can be easily noticed by the change in taste and smell is called Rancidity. Ex- the taste and smell of butter changes when kept for long. Q. How can be reduced Rancidity?...