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Bases aren't oxidized in air.
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Why do metals oxidize more slowly in air?
they combine with oxygen and form oxides. iron oxidizes into rust (iron III oxide) copper oxidizes, so does aluminum, so do most metals. some metals, such as gold and platinium oxidize to a much lesser extent, keeping them shiny.
Is coke used to oxidise slag?
Coke is not used to oxidize the slag . It is carbon that is used to oxidize slag.
Why do metals often lose their shine and appear dull?
Most metals lose their luster when they are exposed to water because they react with the oxygen in the water and oxidize. An example is iron that reacts with the water to produce iron oxide, or rust.
What Enzymes oxidize cell substances?
mitochondria
Does iron reacts with water?
Pure Iron (Fe) doesn't directly react with water, but it will oxidize (rust), especially if the iron is just wet and is exposed to air a lot. I believe iron will eventually oxidize if kept completely underwater too, but as there is less free Oxygen for it to react with down there, it is a longer process.
Why do coins oxidize?
there is oxygen in air
Can you use the word oxidize in a sentence?
Exposure to air caused the apple to oxidize and turn brown. He didn't want the metal to oxidize, so he applied a coat of primer.
The oxygen that rusts iron comes from is?
the air
When iron reacts with oxygen in the air it will?
Cause the iron to corrose-oxidize-rust.
What are two metals that tarnish quickley in air?
Silver and copper! both will oxidize noticably.
How do you use oxidizing in a sentence?
"After a copper roof is installed, the metal will begin to oxidize and the roof will acquire a greenish patina." "Pure sodium will oxidize rapidly in air, and react explosively with water."
Name a disadvantage of ferrous metals?
They generally oxidize with exposure to the moisture in air, producing rust.
What form of weathering occurs when earth materials react with oxygen in the air?
oxidize/rust, but mostly rust.
What change happens when Fe 203 have when it hits humid air?
Fe2O3 is not going to oxidize further when exposed to humid air. At STP, it is a stable compound.
Where are the US air bases located in the UK?
There are US air bases in a couple of dozen countries.
What are words with both z and x in them?
zax oxidize
How long does oxidize take to decompose?
It takes 3 hours for a cut apple to oxidize.
