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Air and Atmosphere — CHEMISTRY STD 6 — Question

ICSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 6CHEMISTRYAir and Atmosphere1 Mark
Question
Give a reason why nitrogen is filled in food packets and not oxygen.
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Answer

Nitrogen being inert or unreactive is filled into food packets to drive out the oxygen and reduce bacterial growth. The food package then stays well preserved.

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