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Why does bleach oxidize 2-methylcyclohexanol but not 1-methylcyclohexanol?
Because 2- methylcyclohexanol is a secondary alcohol (2 R- groups) and can be oxidized to a ketone quite easity whereas 1- methylcyclohexanol is a tertiary alcohol (3 R- groups) and is not easily oxidized. Tertiary alcohols in general are very difficult to oxidize.
In the presence of oxygen gold can be expected to do what?
It won't do anything--gold doesn't oxidize like copper and silver do. This is why really high-end electronics use gold-plated connectors.
Is coke used to oxidise slag?
Coke is not used to oxidize the slag . It is carbon that is used to oxidize slag.
Why does stainless steel flatware turn black?
stainless steel do not turn black. anything black in them is removable. After cleaning they are good as new. Stainless steel, as its name implies, does not stain or oxidize. If you have a utensil that is turning black, it might very well be silver or silver plated. Silver does durn black or tarnish as it oxidizes. If you are certain the item is stainless, something is going on that is out of the ordinary.
What Enzymes oxidize cell substances?
mitochondria
Do brass towel bars oxidize easily?
Brass does not oxidize easily, and a brass towel bar if properly plated will not either.
What chemical property does chromium have that makes it better choice for car bumper than silver?
It does not easily oxidize in the air. Silver does (tarnish) corrode, while chromium does not, in normal atmospheric conditions.
What is Silver state of matter at room temperature?
Silver is a solid at room temperature (25 degrees celsius).A solid.
Is silver foil degradable?
Technically yes; it will eventually oxidize to silver oxide.
Can silver evaporate?
No. It is a metal and it can oxidize, but cannot evaporate.
What metal is very soft and does not oxidize easily?
This metal is lead.
NAME OF A metal that replaces silver from silver nitrate solution?
copper will replace silver in silver nitratesolution will precipitate silver and oxidize copper turning to copper nitrate
Which property of metals make them suitable for use in jewelry?
The most important property of the metals that are suitable for jewellery is that they do not oxidize easily. These metals are at the bottom of the activity series, and they are copper, silver, mercury, platinum, gold.
What are two metals that tarnish quickley in air?
Silver and copper! both will oxidize noticably.
What damages silver platters?
Sulfur gas (and other gases) can cause silver to oxidize (loose electrons). The silver looses it's shine and becomes tarnished.
Is silver an oxide?
No, it isn't. Silver Oxide is a compound. Silver is an element.
Why do silver articles turn black when kept in the open for few days and what is the name of black substance formed?
Silver Oxide forms on the surface. The only metal that does not Oxidize is Gold.
