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Why is curd not stored in copper vessel?

Curd is acidic and can react with the copper, causing it to dissolve into the food and potentially lead to copper toxicity. This can also affect the taste and quality of the curd. It is advised to store curd in containers made of non-reactive materials such as glass or ceramic.


Why should curd and sour substances not be kept in brass and copper vessels?

all acids are sour in nature.curd,is made from milk which is slightly acidic in nature(as it contains lactic acid).we know that acids react easily with metals to give salt and hydrogen gas.when kept in copper or brass vessels,curd(and other acidic food items) reacts with copper and forms toxic compounds which may be unfit for human consumption,and may cause food poisoning.thus it is not advisable to keep curd and other acidic or sour food items in copper or brass vessels.


Can copper wire take shape of its container?

No. If you leave some copper wire in a square box it will never come out in a square shape.


What would happen if a copper coin were kept immersed in a solution of silver nitrate write the word equation also?

copper is placed above the silver in the ractivity series which indicates that copper is more reactive than silver . when a copper coin is kept immersed in a solution of siler nitrate ,silver from its solution will deposit on copper coin . copper slowly displaces silver from the silver nitrate solution and the colour of solution changes from colourless to blue due to the formation of copper nitrate . the copper coin will disappear and silver will percipate out .


Can we store copper sulphate solution in a silver vessel?

It is not recommended to store copper sulfate solution in a silver vessel as silver can react with copper sulfate to form silver sulfate and copper, leading to contamination of the solution. It is better to store copper sulfate solution in a glass or plastic container.

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Why is curd not stored in copper vessel?

Curd is acidic and can react with the copper, causing it to dissolve into the food and potentially lead to copper toxicity. This can also affect the taste and quality of the curd. It is advised to store curd in containers made of non-reactive materials such as glass or ceramic.


What are products formed when copper react with curd?

When copper reacts with curd, no new products are formed, as curd does not have any specific chemical reaction with copper. However, the acidic nature of curd may cause the copper to corrode or tarnish, forming a greenish layer of copper carbonate or copper hydroxide on the surface of the copper.


Why should curd and sour substances not be kept in brass and copper vessels?

all acids are sour in nature.curd,is made from milk which is slightly acidic in nature(as it contains lactic acid).we know that acids react easily with metals to give salt and hydrogen gas.when kept in copper or brass vessels,curd(and other acidic food items) reacts with copper and forms toxic compounds which may be unfit for human consumption,and may cause food poisoning.thus it is not advisable to keep curd and other acidic or sour food items in copper or brass vessels.


Why is curd kept at room temperature to settle?

It is kept at room temperature because the bacteria present in the curd starts reacting at room temperature.


What will happen if curd is kept out of refrigerator for long time?

it will freeze


Why it is not advisable to store fruits or curd in copper vessels?

You should never cook fruits in an unlined copper pan because if it is an acidic fruit it can react with the copper and can cause poisoning. Copper is a reactive metal. Similarly, it is not wise to store foods in copper pans.


What are the conditions required to set the curd?

To set curd, you need to heat milk until it is warm (around 110°F), add a small amount of curd or a starter culture, mix well, cover the container, and keep it in a warm place undisturbed for 6-8 hours to allow the milk to ferment and thicken into curd. It's important to maintain a warm and stable temperature for successful curd setting.


What is the name container for a mummy?

The container where a mummy is kept is called a sarcophagus.


Container where swords are kept?

scabbard sheath


What take the shape of the container in which they are kept?

liquids


What is sharp container?

A sharp container is a receptable that used needles and syringes are kept in untildisposed of.


Why don't glue get glued in the container it is in?

If the container is kept closed the glue cannot get hard.