Question

Give reasons for the following statements.


b) Stainless steel knives, instead of iron knives, are

preferred for cutting lemons.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Lemons are acidic in nature.

When acid comes in contact with steel, it will corrode the steel.

The corrosion products of steel and lemon pass into the lemon juice and finally into our stomuch.

This is dangerous for human health.

Hence, we avoid cutting the lemons with steel knife.

A stainless steel knife is therefore preferred for cutting lemons, which wI'll avoid corrosion of steel, and consequently it will protect our health.

Answer 2

Answer:

Because lemon is acidic and air react fast so Stainless steel knives, instead of iron knives, are  preferred for cutting lemons

Explanation: