Question

(A) Give scientific reasons

Curd and citrus food shoud not be stored in Copper or Brass Vassels

(8) What is neutralisation ? explain giving examples.​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Curd and other sour substances contains acids which can react with the metals of brass and copper vessels to form toxic (poisonous) metal compounds which can cause food poisoning and damage our health.

Answer 2

Answer:

(A) Curd and other sour substances contains acids which can react with the metals of brass and copper vessels to form toxic (poisonous) metal compounds which can cause food poisoning and damage our health

(8) A neutralization reaction is when an acid and a base react to form water and salt and involves the combination of hydrogen ions and hydroxyl ions to generate water. The neutralization of a strong acid and strong base has a pH equal to 7.

• Example – 1: When Sodium hydroxide is added to hydrochloric acid.