Question

explain the following with examples
a)corrosion
b)rancidity​

Answer 1

Answer:

Corrosion: Corrosion (from the Latin word corrodes, meaning "to gnaw") 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.

Rancidity is a condition in which the substance with oil and fats get oxidized when they are exposed to air. A substance is said to be rancid when there is a change in smell, taste, and colour. An example of rancidity is when a chips pack is exposed to atmospheric air which results in a change in taste and odor.

Answer 2

•Corrosion:- corrosion is a natural process that convers a refined metal into a more chemicall-stable form such as oxide, hydroxide, or sulphide....

eg:-Rusting of exhaust system and bodies of vehicles..

•Rancidity:- Rancidity is very general term and in its most general meaning, refers to the spoilage in such a way that it becauses undesirable (and usually unsafe) for consumption.. Eg:- potato chips when kept in air for a long time gives unpleasant and bad taste..