Give reasons for the following:
$(i)$ Keeping food in airtight containers helps in preventing rancidity.
$(i)$ Keeping food in airtight containers helps in preventing rancidity.
(N/A) $(i)$ Airtight containers prevent air (oxygen) from coming into contact with the food,which inhibits the oxidation of fats and oils present in the food. Since oxidation is the primary cause of rancidity,preventing it ensures that the food does not become rancid,thereby preserving its original smell and taste.
Explore More
Similar Questions
Translate the following statements into chemical equations and then balance them.
$(a)$ Hydrogen gas combines with nitrogen to form ammonia.
$(b)$ Hydrogen sulphide gas burns in air to give water and sulphur dioxide.
$(a)$ Hydrogen gas combines with nitrogen to form ammonia.
$(b)$ Hydrogen sulphide gas burns in air to give water and sulphur dioxide.
Medium
View SolutionIn the electrolysis of water,why is the volume of gas collected over one electrode double that of the gas collected over the other electrode?
Easy
View SolutionState the kind of chemical reactions in the following examples:
$(a)$ Digestion of food in the stomach
$(b)$ Combustion of coal in air.
$(a)$ Digestion of food in the stomach
$(b)$ Combustion of coal in air.
Easy
View SolutionBalance the following chemical equation:
$Fe(s) + H_2O(g) \rightarrow Fe_3O_4(s) + H_2(g)$
$Fe(s) + H_2O(g) \rightarrow Fe_3O_4(s) + H_2(g)$
Easy
View Solution$A$ metal $X$ acquires a green colour coating on its surface on exposure to air.
$(i)$ Identify the metal $X$ and name the process responsible for this change.
$(ii)$ Name and write the chemical formula of the green coating formed on the metal.
$(iii)$ List two important methods to prevent this process.
$(i)$ Identify the metal $X$ and name the process responsible for this change.
$(ii)$ Name and write the chemical formula of the green coating formed on the metal.
$(iii)$ List two important methods to prevent this process.
Medium
View SolutionVedclass Products
For Students
Vedclass Test Series
Mock tests in real JEE/NEET style with performance analysis. 5-day free trial.
Start Free TrialFor Teachers
Exam Paper Generator
Generate Set A/B/C/D exam papers from 7.5L+ questions in 2 minutes. 3 chapters free.
Try FreeFor Institutes
Online Exam Module
Live online exams with unlimited students, 360° analytics & white-label branding.
See Demo