Question

Explain the following terms with one example each.



a) Corrosion
b) Rancidity ​

Answer 1

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• Corrosion: It is the process in which metals are slowly eaten up by the action of air moisture or chemicals.
• Rancidity: When the substance containing oils and fats are exposed to air they get oxidised and become rancid due to which their smell, taste and colour change. This process is known as rancidity.

Answer 2

Answer:

a) Corrosion: Corrosion is a natural process that converts a refined metal into a more chemically stable form such as oxide, hydroxide, or sulfide.

b) Rancidity: it refers to the spoilage of food in such a way that it becomes undesirable

Explanation:

a) Corrosion of iron

b) Spoilage of food