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Fatty foods become rancid due to the process of​_____.

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Important Questions on Chemical Reactions and Equations

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Silver articles when exposed to the air gradually turn blackish. Give reason.
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Which gas is used as preservatives in the juice of fruits, in jam, and drying of fruits?
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The gas with which snacks are packed in aluminium bags is flushed before packing is _____.
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Manufacture of chips, flush the packets of chips with nitrogen gas. Why?
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Which gas is used as preservative in fruit juice and jams?
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The electrolysis of acidified water is an example of: 
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The colour of NO2 and PbO formed when lead nitrate is heated are:
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Why are antioxidants added to fat or oil containing foods?
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What is the general name of the chemicals which are added to fat and oil-containing foods to prevent the development of rancidity?
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Name two antioxidants which are added to fat and oil containing foods to prevent rancidity.
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Why food products containing fats and oils are packed in nitrogen?
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Explain the term "rancidity". What damage is caused by rancidity?
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Name two anti-oxidants which are usually added to fat and oil-containing foods to prevent rancidity.