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Tin is fairly resistant to tarnishing, rusting, oxidation, corrosion, whatever you want to call it. Tin (Sn, atomic #50) forms a thin layer of either stannous (SnO) or stannic (SnO2) oxide which prevents any further reaction. This makes tin fairly stable when used as a material for building.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 11y agoYes, it usually develops brownish spots. Iron does not tarnish just from being in contact with oxygen, but other chemicals are needed. One chemical that tarnishes iron is hydrochloric acid (2 HCl)
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∙ 9y agoThere are a few different things that could happen to tin if scratched. Tin could rust out or disintegrate for example.
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How can a tin can get rusty even though tin cannot rust?
The can is made of steel, thinly coated with tin or another non corrosive metal. If the can gets scratched, then the steel can start to rust.
What happens when you put tin into magnesium sulphate solution?
it would explod
What happens to zinc when dipped in tin acetate?
Parts of the zinc near its interface with an aqueous solution of tin acetate dissolve into zinc cations in the soution, and the corresponding electrical charge of tin cations is reduced to metallic tin, usually adhering to the surface of the remaining zinc.
What happens when tin is placed in HNO3?
Tin (Sn) when reacts with dilute nitric acid it forms tin nitrate and hydrogen gas, just like zinc, with concentrated acid it may form other products also.
When was Tin-Tin Kyrano created?
Tin-Tin Kyrano was created in 1965.
How can a tin can get rusty even though tin cannot rust?
The can is made of steel, thinly coated with tin or another non corrosive metal. If the can gets scratched, then the steel can start to rust.
What happens when tin combines with steel?
You get Tin Steel Mix
What happens to an alkali metals surface as soon as it is scratched?
quickly oxidation
What would cause your playstation not to play a disc?
The problem is likely a scratched disc if other games play fine
What happens when tin is mixed with copper sulphate?
No product is produced. Both cooper and tin are not reactive metals.
What happens if you get scratched by a barbwire fence?
you just start to bleed but some times you nd stitches
What happens to a wager when the Horse is later scratched or the race is canceled?
The wager is usually returned to the bettor...
Who is bob the stickman?
Bob the Stickman is simply a man made of sticks that just happens to be called Bob. =] Tin Tin XXX
What happens when you take neuron tin and Viagra?
You feel horney and relaxed
What happens when you put tin into magnesium sulphate solution?
it would explod
What happens to a beagle puppy if they get scratched or bit by a tabby cat?
Their inside swell up until they bust open.
What happens to the disc if its in the Xbox 360 and you move it?
The disc has the potential to get scratched, especially if the disc was spinning when the console was moved.
