Question

Question:

explain the following:

corrosion, rancidity and oxidation​

Answer 1

Answer:

• Explanation:
• a) Corrosion and rancidity are the process in which any metal gets corroded or rancid due to presence of oxygen, moisture, etc.
• b) Oxidation is the process in which there is presence of oxygen and removal of hydrogen and Reduction is the process in which there is absence of oxygen and presence of hydrogen.

Answer 2

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Corrosion:

The process of slowly eating away of the metal by the action of atmospheric gases is known as corrosion.

Rancidity:

The microorganisms oxidise the fats and oil present in them and give some unpleasant smell and taste, this process is called rancidity.

Oxidation:

It is the process which involves gaining of oxygen.