State reason for the following :
(i) Potato chips manufactures fill the packet of chips with nitrogen gas.
(ii) Iron articles are shining when new, but get coated with a reddish brown powder, when left for some time.
CBSE Class X Science SA 1 ( 2 marks)
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(i) Chips manufacturers fill the packets with nitrogen to keep the chips fresh for a long period of time as nitrogen is a preservative.
(ii) Iron articles are shining new but get coated with reddish brown substance after some time as due to moisture it gets a coat of rust on it.
(ii) Iron articles are shining new but get coated with reddish brown substance after some time as due to moisture it gets a coat of rust on it.
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(i) To prevent chips from getting oxidized.
(ii) Due to rusting of iron (corrosion).
(ii) Due to rusting of iron (corrosion).
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