explain the following terms with each example each
(a) corrosion
(b) rancidity
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Answer:
Corrosion is defined as the chemical or electrochemical reaction between a material, usually a metal or alloy, and its environment that produces a deterioration of the material and its properties.
eg-Rusting of iron and steel
Rancidity, condition produced by aerial oxidation of unsaturated fat present in foods and other products, marked by unpleasant odour or flavour. ... Saturated fats such as beef tallow are resistant to oxidation and seldom become rancid at ordinary temperatures.
eg-when a chips pack is exposed to atmospheric air which results in a change in taste and odour.
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Answer:
(a) Corrosion :-
Corrosion is when a refined metal is naturally converted to a more stable from such as it's oxide, hydroxide or sulphide state this leads to deterioration of the material.
(b) Rancidity :-
rancidifications is the process of complete or incomplete oxidation or hydrolysis of fats and oil.
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