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1. A shiny brown coloured element ‘X’ on heating in air becomes black in colour.
Name the element ‘X’ and the black coloured compound formed.
 
The element ‘\(X\)’ is .
The black coloured compound is a .
The reaction included is \(2Cu\) + \(O_2\) → \(2CuO\)
copper (brown) + → copper oxide (black)
 
2. Oil and fat containing food items are flushed with nitrogen. Why?
 
Food products are flushed with nitrogen to keep them and prevent them from .