Question

Abhya raj observed that fruit merchant kept the chemical powder in the fruit boxes (a) what is chemical name (b) what is the scientific value of that chemical

Answer 1

Answer:

sodium carbonate

Explanation:

it used to ripen the fruits

Answer 2

a) The chemical powder is most probably calcium carbide powder.

The chemical formula of the calcium carbide is CaC2.

b) The scientific value of this powder is -

This powder produces acetylene gas when it reacts with the water. Now,many types of fruits need acetylene gas for their ripening and if we can artificial generate acetylene gas ,the all over ripening process will be faster than the normal ripening process.