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metals corrode when they come in contact with moisture.
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∙ 12y agoIn order for metal to rust, both oxygen and water must be present. :)
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Why do some metal corrode while others do not?
All metals corrode under the right conditions only some more easily then others. as it turn out the metals that corrode most easily are usually also the most abundant.
How Most acids are sour and corrode metals.?
Most acids are sour and corrode metals.
Why do metals corrode?
because we keep metal next to chemicals that corrode them. Metals like iron naturally corrode in water. Other metals can be made to corrode using chemicals.
Will nitrogen rust or corrode?
No. Nitrogen is a nonmetal, which is a gas at standard temperature. Only metals rust or corrode.
What conditions are needed for steel to corrode?
damp
Why do some metal corrode while others do not?
All metals corrode under the right conditions only some more easily then others. as it turn out the metals that corrode most easily are usually also the most abundant.
What 2 things make metals corrode?
oxygen and water
Names of three metals which do not corrode?
The three metals that do not corrode are gold, silver and platinum.
How Most acids are sour and corrode metals.?
Most acids are sour and corrode metals.
What can you use to make metal rust?
Dilute hydrochloric acid will make steel corrode extremely quickly. Other metals need other agents to make them corrode "rust"
Do some metals corrode?
Yes it does. but not all metals.
Why does metals corrode more quickly near the sea?
Because some metals are reactive and corrode in sea water
Why does water corrode metals?
BECAUSE THE GRAINS IN THE SALT MAKE THE COIN TURN BLACK
Do acids corrode some metals?
Yes it does. but not all metals.
Why do metals corrode?
because we keep metal next to chemicals that corrode them. Metals like iron naturally corrode in water. Other metals can be made to corrode using chemicals.
How long does it take for metals to corrode?
depends on the conditions they are exposed to and also the type of metal
Does alluminium corrode?
Yes it will corrode under certain conditions, however when compared to other metals such as Zinc or Iron kept under the same conditions, the corrosion of aluminum is much less. Aluminium in air will form a thin but durable coating of oxide on its surface which prevents further corrosion.
