{"id":23429,"date":"2024-04-15T06:33:33","date_gmt":"2024-04-15T06:33:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=23429"},"modified":"2024-04-15T06:33:33","modified_gmt":"2024-04-15T06:33:33","slug":"food-cans-are-coated-with-tin-and-not-with-zinc-because-a-zinc-is-costlier-than-tin-b-zinc-has-a-higher-melting-point-than-tin-c-zinc-is-more-reactive-than-tin-d-zinc-is-less-reactive-than-tin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/food-cans-are-coated-with-tin-and-not-with-zinc-because-a-zinc-is-costlier-than-tin-b-zinc-has-a-higher-melting-point-than-tin-c-zinc-is-more-reactive-than-tin-d-zinc-is-less-reactive-than-tin\/","title":{"rendered":"Food cans are coated with tin and not with zinc because A. Zinc is costlier than tin B. Zinc has a higher melting point than tin C. Zinc is more reactive than tin D. Zinc is less reactive than tin"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\r\n    <!-- Check if it's an AMP page -->\r\n            <!-- Non-AMP version -->\r\n        <div class=\"mcq-container\" data-quiz-id=\"quizState_6aac5c355ba3d\">\r\n                                            <div class=\"option\" data-option-key=\"option1\" data-is-correct=\"false\">\r\n                    Zinc is costlier than tin                <\/div>\r\n                                            <div class=\"option\" data-option-key=\"option2\" data-is-correct=\"false\">\r\n                    Zinc has a higher melting point than tin                <\/div>\r\n                                            <div class=\"option\" data-option-key=\"option3\" data-is-correct=\"false\">\r\n                    Zinc is more reactive than tin                <\/div>\r\n                                            <div class=\"option\" data-option-key=\"option4\" data-is-correct=\"true\">\r\n                    Zinc is less reactive than tin                <\/div>\r\n                            \r\n            <!-- Feedback messages for non-AMP -->\r\n            <div class=\"feedback\" data-feedback=\"wrong\">Answer is Right!<\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"feedback\" data-feedback=\"right\">Answer is Wrong!<\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <script>\r\n        document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', function () {\r\n            var containers = document.querySelectorAll('.mcq-container');\r\n\r\n            containers.forEach(function(container) {\r\n                var options = container.querySelectorAll('.option');\r\n                var feedbackSelect = container.querySelector('[data-feedback=\"select\"]');\r\n                var feedbackWrong = container.querySelector('[data-feedback=\"wrong\"]');\r\n                var feedbackRight = container.querySelector('[data-feedback=\"right\"]');\r\n\r\n                options.forEach(function(option) {\r\n                    option.addEventListener('click', function() {\r\n                        var selectedOption = option.getAttribute('data-option-key');\r\n                        var isCorrect = option.getAttribute('data-is-correct') === 'true';\r\n\r\n                        \/\/ Remove previous selections\r\n                        options.forEach(function(opt) {\r\n                            opt.classList.remove('correct', 'incorrect');\r\n                        });\r\n\r\n                        \/\/ Add the correct\/incorrect class\r\n                        if (isCorrect) {\r\n                            option.classList.add('correct');\r\n                            feedbackRight.hidden = false;\r\n                            feedbackWrong.hidden = true;\r\n                        } else {\r\n                            option.classList.add('incorrect');\r\n                            feedbackRight.hidden = true;\r\n                            feedbackWrong.hidden = false;\r\n                        }\r\n\r\n                        \/\/ Hide select feedback\r\n                        feedbackSelect.hidden = true;\r\n                    });\r\n                });\r\n            });\r\n        });\r\n        <\/script>\r\n    \r\n    <!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The correct answer is: <strong>D. Zinc is less reactive than tin.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Tin is a more noble metal than zinc, which means that it is less reactive and more stable. This makes it a better choice for coating food cans, as it will not react with the food or the environment and cause it to spoil. Zinc, on the other hand, is more reactive and can corrode more easily. This could lead to the food in the can becoming contaminated or spoiled.<\/p>\n<p>Here is a brief explanation of each option:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>A. Zinc is costlier than tin.<\/strong> <div class=\"telegram-channel-container\">\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/pscnotes2025\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"telegram-channel-button\">\r\n            <span class=\"telegram-icon\">\r\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 496 512\">\r\n                    <path fill=\"white\" d=\"M248,8C111,8,0,119,0,256s111,248,248,248s248-111,248-248S385,8,248,8z M362,177L320,367c-3,14-10,18-20,14l-56-41l-27,26 c-3,3-5,5-10,5l4-63L323,196c5-5-1-7-8-3l-98,62l-42-13c-9-3-10-9,2-14l162-63C351,160,365,164,362,177z\"\/>\r\n                <\/svg>\r\n            <\/span>\r\n            Join Our Telegram Channel\r\n        <\/a>\r\n    <\/div> This is not the reason why food cans are coated with tin and not with zinc. Tin is actually more expensive <div class=\"youtube-subscribe-container\">\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCNHT8lW-JmLC68rjBfZhdkg?sub_confirmation=1\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"youtube-subscribe-button\">\r\n            <span class=\"youtube-icon\">\r\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\">\r\n                    <path d=\"M549.7 124.1c-6.3-23.7-24.8-42.3-48.3-48.6C458.8 64 288 64 288 64S117.2 64 74.6 75.5c-23.5 6.3-42 24.9-48.3 48.6-11.4 42.9-11.4 132.3-11.4 132.3s0 89.4 11.4 132.3c6.3 23.7 24.8 41.5 48.3 47.8C117.2 448 288 448 288 448s170.8 0 213.4-11.5c23.5-6.3 42-24.2 48.3-47.8 11.4-42.9 11.4-132.3 11.4-132.3s0-89.4-11.4-132.3zm-317.5 213.5V175.2l142.7 81.2-142.7 81.2z\"\/>\r\n                <\/svg>\r\n            <\/span>\r\n            Subscribe on YouTube\r\n        <\/a>\r\n    <\/div> than zinc. However, tin is a better choice for coating food cans because it is less reactive.<\/li>\n<li><strong>B. Zinc has a higher melting point than tin.<\/strong> This is not the reason why food cans are coated with tin and not with zinc. The melting point of a metal does not affect its reactivity.<\/li>\n<li><strong>C. Zinc is more reactive than tin.<\/strong> This is not the reason why food cans are coated with tin and not with zinc. Zinc is more reactive than tin, which means that it is more likely to corrode. This could lead to the food in the can becoming contaminated or spoiled.<\/li>\n<li><strong>D. Zinc is less reactive than tin.<\/strong> This is the reason why food cans are coated with tin and not with zinc. Tin is a more noble metal than zinc, which means that it is less reactive and more stable. 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