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Why should acids be stored
only glass
in
containers​

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Step-by-step explanation:

Thus, acids are carefully stored in glass containers due to their chemical inertness towards the acid because of which glass does not react chemically with most of the aqueous substances like acids. Glass containers are non-porous, which means they do not absorb or contaminate acids anyhow and keep them preserved.

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Answer:

Acids are typically stored in glass containers because some acids will destroy plastics or react with them forming inedible products as these plastics are modified petroleum products and hence, corrode the plastic vessels easily. Glass on the other hand is not corroded by these acids so they are a good option.

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