Multiple choice

Acids are never stored in metal containers because

  1. they react with metals to form gases

  2. they react with metals and explode

  3. they corrode very fast in metals

  4. they gradually corrode and eat up the metal container

  5. they form protective layer around metals and stop reacting further
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

This is the correct option. Acids are never stored in metal containers because they gradually corrode and eat up the metal container.

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