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Steel is a base, hence the reason it corrodes. The Iron and other elements in the steel are formed to create 'steel', and hardened in a process called galvanizing to stop the corrosion. Also by definition, any metal is a base.
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How does vinegar affect steel?
In the case of Low Carbon Steel, the acetic acid in the vinegar could react and create Iron Acetate. If the Steel is completely submerged and not exposed to air, a dark orange material can form on the bottom of the container that is insoluble in water. In the case of Stainless Steel, vinegar is often used to clean cookware.
What two metals will react with dilute hydrochloric acid?
Two metals that will react with dilute hydrochloric acid are zinc and magnesium.
What gas is produced when metals react with an acid?
Hydrogen
Can an amphoteric compound act like an acid and a base?
Am amphoteric substance can react as a base but also as an acid.
Why is an acid spill dangerous?
because anyone could slip on it. because anyone could slip on it.
Is it anyway possible to store acetic acid in steel containers?
No , being an acid it will react with steel .
What if you coated steel in hydrOchloric acid and put it in water?
Well hydrochloric acid readily dissolves all metals except gold and platinum....but take a longer time to react with stainless steel!
How does rhyolite react to acid?
Rhyolite does not react with acid. Igneous rocks in general rarely react with acid.
Does tin react with citric acid?
Tin can not only react with citric acid, it can react with any acid.
How does Obsidian react to an acid?
Obsidian does not react with acid. Igneous rocks in general rarely react with acid.
How does granite react with acid?
Granite does not react with acid. Igneous rocks in general rarely react with acid.
Does conglomerate react to acid?
No, conglomerate does not react to acid.
Does steal melt in acid?
No, for steel to melt it has to be heated up to the correct temperature. However steel does react with many acids to be eaten away as it is converted into other chemical compounds.
Does carbon react with steel?
Carbon react with iron forming carbides in steel.
Does quartz or calcite react easily with acid?
quartz does not react to acid
Do hydrochloric acid and silver react?
Silver does not react with hydrochloric acid.
How does vinegar affect steel?
In the case of Low Carbon Steel, the acetic acid in the vinegar could react and create Iron Acetate. If the Steel is completely submerged and not exposed to air, a dark orange material can form on the bottom of the container that is insoluble in water. In the case of Stainless Steel, vinegar is often used to clean cookware.
