Question

explain the following terms with one example each (a) corrosion (b) rancidity​

Answer 1

Answer:

Corrosion Definition: Corrosion is the irreversible damage or destruction of living tissue or material due to a chemical or electrochemical reaction. Example: A prime example of corrosion is rusting of iron or steel.

The condition produced by aerial oxidation of fats and oils in food marked by unpleasant smell and taste is called Rancidity. For Example, Potato Chips when kept in air for a long time gives unpleasant smell and bad taste.

Answer 2

corrosion = when iron articles are eaten up by moisture and air so they got corroded

rancidity= when edible items react with O2 they got rancid or they are oxidized

corrosion eg= iron got risted

rancid= eg : potato chips get rancid so they are flushed with nitrogen to prevent oxidation of food