Question

Give reasons why copper is used to make hot water tanks and not steel (an alloy of iron)?

Answer 1

Answer: Copper is used to make hot water tanks and not steel this is because the iron (in steel) is more reactive than then copper also it react with hot steam to produce ferrosoferric oxide. Due to which the body of tank will become weaker and weaker. While copper does not react with hot water.

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Answer 2

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Copper is less reactive than iron ( in steel ) . In hot water tank of steel , hot water will react with iron ( present in steel ) and form ferrosoferric oxide,which is harmful for drinking.

Therefore , Copper is used to make hot water tanks and not steel ( an alloy of iron ) .

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