answersLogoWhite

0

Why do certain metal corrode?

Updated: 12/15/2022
User Avatar

Wiki User

6y ago

Want this question answered?

Be notified when an answer is posted

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: Why do certain metal corrode?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Related questions

Does metal corrode faster than plastic?

Good question! YES indeed metal does corrode faster than plastic!


Does non metal corrode?

yes


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.


What substance can corrode stone and metal?

alkali ?? x


How does acid affects metal?

it makes it rust and corrode


What metal wont rust in sea water?

All metals will rust to a certain extent, but metals such as gold and titanium are highly resistant to corrosion. Ships, boats and rigs are fitted with 'sacrificial' annodes sometimes, which are usually large lumps of zinc. These corrode in place of other metal parts and structures, meaning that the important metal parts are less likely to corrode.


Can metal which is inside window glass corrode more over time?

If the window is not perfectly sealed (and it isn't likely to be), then it is possible for the metal to corrode due to exposure to oxygen and water.


How is electronegativity related to corrosion?

The higher the electronegativity of a metal the less likely it is to corrode. Metals that corrode easily have a low electronegativity.


How does citrict acid affect metal?

it makes it rust and corrode


Does a metal nail dessolve in 7Up?

7Up can corrode iron.


Most acids are sour and will corrode metal?

yes that is true


Does acid rain corrode metal?

According to HowStuffWorks, acid rain can corrode both stone and metal, effectively speeding up the weathering process. http://science.howstuffworks.com/acid-rain2.htm