Leakage (chemistry)

Imagine you have a big bucket that is full of water. Now, you want to carry this bucket from one place to another, but when you start moving, you notice that some water is spilling out of the bucket. This is called leakage - when something is leaking out of a container.

In chemistry, we use different containers to store and transport liquids and gases. Sometimes, these containers might have tiny holes or cracks, and so some of the substance being stored might leak out. This is not good because it can be dangerous, and it can also waste the substance.

For example, if we are storing a chemical that is harmful to our health, and it starts leaking out of a container, it can be very dangerous to the people around it. Similarly, if we are transporting a gas that is very expensive, and it starts leaking out, we will lose a lot of money.

So scientists and engineers always try to make containers that have as little leakage as possible. They use special materials and techniques to make sure that the containers are strong and durable, and that they don't have any holes or cracks. This way, we can safely store and transport substances without any leakage.