Why metal containers are not used for storing acids?
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The statement is absolutely true.
Metal containers are not used for storing acids. This is because acids on storing with metal containers, spontaneously react with the metal walls of the container to form toxic salt and evolve hydrogen gas immediately.
The equation of the reaction can be given as:
Metal ( s ) + Acid ( aq ) = Metal Salt ( aq ) + Hydrogen ( g )
Hope my answer helped !
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