Question
Define the following terms
(a)Reduction
(b) Thermite reaction
(c)Portland cement
(d) Detergents
(e) Food processing
(a)Reduction
(b) Thermite reaction
(c)Portland cement
(d) Detergents
(e) Food processing
Answers
GPT 3.5
(a) Reduction: The process of a substance gaining electrons or decreasing its oxidation state.
(b) Thermite reaction: A highly exothermic redox reaction between a metal oxide and a reducing metal, typically taking place at very high temperatures.
(c) Portland cement: A type of hydraulic cement made by heating limestone and clay in a kiln and pulverizing the resulting material.
(d) Detergents: Cleaning agents that contain surfactants to help remove dirt and oils from surfaces.
(e) Food processing: The methods and techniques used to turn raw ingredients into food products suitable for consumption.
(b) Thermite reaction: A highly exothermic redox reaction between a metal oxide and a reducing metal, typically taking place at very high temperatures.
(c) Portland cement: A type of hydraulic cement made by heating limestone and clay in a kiln and pulverizing the resulting material.
(d) Detergents: Cleaning agents that contain surfactants to help remove dirt and oils from surfaces.
(e) Food processing: The methods and techniques used to turn raw ingredients into food products suitable for consumption.