Q.

Acids are always stored in containers made of:


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a

Plastic

b

Glass

c

Metals

d

Clay 

answer is B.

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Concept: Acids are corrosive substances stored in glass containers.
Acids are chemical substances that can donate protons. Although it is applied in many chemical reactions, it may cause an adverse effect on the human body, living tissues etc. Thus handling of acids must be done under extreme care. Examples of strong acids include HCl and Question Image. Acids are highly reactive and corrosive. Thus they are stored in glass containers as glass does not react with acids. Acid, when stored in metal bottles, destroys them by reacting with metal to produce metal oxide. Acids can’t be stored in plastic bottles, as it deteriorates them. Thus, acids are stored in glass bottles.
Hence, the correct answer is option 2.
 
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