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Lemon juice helps slow down or prevent the oxidation of food, but I have heard little about preserving it. Peel an apple and dip it in acidulated water (water and lemon juice) and the apple won't turn brown (for a while).
A lemon has a lower pH level (around 2) compared to an apple (around 3) due to its higher acidity. The acidity of the lemon allows it to conduct electricity better and light up a light bulb when used in a simple battery setup.
probably because its acidity keeps them from oxidizing and turning brown...i think
It doesn't, a lemon has more voltage than an apple because a lemon has a higher amount of acidity. The more acidity a fruit has, the more voltage it has. [NEEDS CORRECTION] (Acidity in foods does NOT correlate to the amount of voltage produced. See University of Illinois, Physics Department {Q & A: Fruit Batteries | Department of Physics | University of Illinois}.)
The pH level of an apple with lemon juice on it is generally around 3, due to the acidity of the lemon juice. Apples themselves are slightly acidic with a pH range of 3-4, but the addition of lemon juice further lowers the pH level.
A good analogy for acidity and lemon is to think of acidity as the level of sourness in lemonade. Just like lemon adds sourness to lemonade, acidity refers to the level of sourness in a solution.
No, lemon juice is acidic in its own right.
yes it does
yes, it does because of the acidity of the lemon. it's just a natural process that it does. theres nothing wrong with the chicken, it's just the acidity of the lemon
Lemon is thought to help balance acidity in the stomach because it contains citric acid which is a weak acid that can be easily metabolized by the body, potentially helping to neutralize excess stomach acid. Additionally, lemon water may stimulate the production of alkali in the body which could help to reduce acidity.
Because the apple is soft from the lemon juice
Lemon slows down the browning of apples due to its high acidity and vitamin C content. The citric acid in lemon juice lowers the pH on the apple's surface, inhibiting the activity of polyphenol oxidase, the enzyme responsible for browning. Additionally, vitamin C acts as an antioxidant, further reducing the oxidation process that leads to discoloration. This combination effectively preserves the apple's appearance and freshness.