Definition of corrosion and rancidity in chemistry
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Answer:corrosion- when a metal is attacked by air ,moisture ,acids etc .then it said to be corrode and this process is called corrosion .best example of corrosion is rusting of iron
Rancidity-. When fat and oil are oxidised their smell and taste change and food item become rancid.it is know as rancidity .and example of rancidity is spoiling of food
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Corrosion – The process of slow conversion of metals into their undesirable compounds due to their reaction with oxygen, water, acids, gases etc. present in the atmosphere is called corrosion.
Rusting – Iron when reacts with oxygen and moisture forms red substance called rust.
Rancidity – The taste and odour of food materials containing fat and oil changes when they are left exposed to air for long time. This is called rancidity.
It is caused due to oxidation of fat and oil present in food material.
It can be prevented by using various methods such as by adding antioxidants to the food materials, Storing food in air tight container and by flushing out air with nitrogen.
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