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Why should curd and other sour food stuffs (like lemon, juice, etc.) not be kept in metal containers (such as copper and brass vessels) ?

ChemistryClass 10ICSEAnswered 27 Mar 2026
Answer

Curds and other sour foods stuffs are acidic in nature. Acids reacts with metal to produce hydrogen gas thus it spoils the food and also forms some toxic metal compounds which makes the food stuffs to become poisonous

Chemistry · Class 10