Science, asked by PragyaTbia, 1 year ago

Explain the following terms with one example each.
(a) Corrosion
(b) Rancidity

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Answered by MahekVerma
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the process of slow. eating away of a metal due to the attack of atmospheric gases is called corrosion.for example,iron gets rusted.
Answered by Arslankincsem
8

Corrosion: Corrosion is processed by which iron is eaten up after reacting with air.


It forms a reddish-brown coating on the top of the iron which is a deposit of iron oxide.


Example: 2Fe + 3H2O --> Fe2O3 + 3H2

Rancidity: It is a process by which fat or fat-like substances when exposed to air, changes in smell taste and colour.

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