Question

Metal stoppers are not used to store acids in the laboratory.why?​

Answer 1

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Reactivity of Metal Containers

When metal reacts with acid, salt and hydrogen gas are produced. This ultimately reduces the volume of the chemical being contained. As well as this, acid is a highly corrosive substance with the ability to eat away at most materials.

Answer 2

Answer:

The typical laboratory house a considerable range of chemicals that require safe storage. This is partly because these plastic are chemically inert and so won't react with the substance. metal containers on the other hand are significantly more chemically reactive than other materials like plastic or glass