Question

Give three reasons why copper is used to make hot water tanks and not steel.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Copper and iron both are metals. As iron is more reactive than copper, it readily reacts with the steam of hot water giving corresponding oxides. Copper is rather less reactive and does not combine with hot water steam.

Answer 2

Copper and iron both are metals. As iron is more reactive than copper, it readily reacts with the steam of hot water giving corresponding oxides. Copper is rather less reactive and does not combine with hot water steam.