Chemistry: Corrosion Process

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What happens when milk is left at room temperature during summers?

  • It turns into cheese
  • It evaporates
  • It gets fermented (correct)
  • It freezes

What happens when an iron tawa/pan/nail is left exposed to humid atmosphere?

  • It becomes magnetic
  • It gets polished
  • It undergoes corrosion (correct)
  • It turns into gold

What happens when food is cooked?

  • Its chemical composition changes (correct)
  • It gets fermented
  • It gets digested in the body
  • It becomes toxic

What is observed when a magnesium ribbon is burned as described in Activity 1.1?

<p>A white ash is formed (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens when grapes get fermented?

<p>They produce alcohol (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does exposure to humid atmosphere affect iron objects?

<p>They undergo corrosion (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the shiny brown element that turns black on heating in air?

<p>Iron (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do we apply paint on iron articles?

<p>To prevent corrosion (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following food items are flushed with nitrogen to prevent rancidity?

<p>Butter (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the process responsible for the rusting of iron?

<p>Corrosion (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to the degradation of metals due to chemical reactions with the environment?

<p>Corrosion (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In everyday life, which of the following is an example of an oxidation reaction?

<p>Iron rusting (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the common term used for the process of iron articles getting coated with a reddish brown powder over time?

<p>Rusting (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common example of corrosion mentioned in the text?

<p>Green coating on copper (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What effect does oxidation have on fats and oils, causing them to become rancid?

<p>Decreases their shelf life (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which substance is typically added to foods containing fats and oils to prevent oxidation?

<p>Antioxidants (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do chips manufacturers prevent chips from getting oxidized?

<p>Flushing bags of chips with nitrogen gas (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for replacing damaged iron objects according to the text?

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