Question

Why should acidic substance not be stored in aluminium utensils?

Answer 1

because they can react with metal which can be dangerous.

Answer 2

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• Why should acidic substances not be stored in Aluminium utensils?

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• Aluminium reacts with dilute hydrochloric acid, Sulphuric acid, and with nitric acid to form its salt and hydrogen in each reaction .Because of the tendency of this metal to react with acids,Aluminium utensils should not be used to store acidic substances .

2Al + 6HCl ➛ 2AlCl3 + 3H2

Aluminium + Hydrochloric acid ➛ Aluminium chloride + Hydrogen