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metal react to the molecules in the air and they break down the outer layers of the metals into other compounds.
polishing the outer layer breaks up those compounds.
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What is appearance crystal iodine?
The appearance of iodine crystals: lustrous, metallic, gray.
A reddish lustrous ductile malleable metal element?
A reddish lustrous ductile malleable metal element? COPPER!!!XD
Can metals be lustrous while nonmetals are not lustrous?
It is a characteristic or you can say, property of metalsthat - they are LUSTROUS in nature whereas on the other hand, non-metals possess the property that - they are NON - LUSTROUS in nature.Thus, metals can be lustrous and non-metals cannot be lustrous in nature(except iodine, which is a non-metal, but is lustrous in nature).
Why freshly cut metal has lustrous surface?
A freshly cut metal is not oxidized or contaminated.
Is technetium shiny or dull?
It is Shiny Lustrous crystalline metal
What is another word for lustrous?
SHINY..like lustrous metal e.g. well polished brass
Why is metal lustrous and iron dull?
Iron is not beautiful but dull is an exaggerated word.
Is lustrous a metal?
Yes, many metals are lustrous.
Is a metal lustrous?
Yes, many metals are lustrous.
What is appearance crystal iodine?
The appearance of iodine crystals: lustrous, metallic, gray.
Is the metal iron lustrous?
It is not certain.
What is the reason for a metal to be lustrous?
The definition of lustrous according to Google: lus.trous adjective 1.Having luster; shining. It would be appropriate to assume that metal would be preferred to be lustrous to be more aesthetic.
A reddish lustrous ductile malleable metal element?
A reddish lustrous ductile malleable metal element? COPPER!!!XD
What makes silk unique?
Its lustrous appearance makes it attractive
Shiny and lustrous?
You think probable to a metal.
Is silver a blue metal?
No. Silver is a soft, white, lustrous transition metal.
Can metals be lustrous while nonmetals are not lustrous?
It is a characteristic or you can say, property of metalsthat - they are LUSTROUS in nature whereas on the other hand, non-metals possess the property that - they are NON - LUSTROUS in nature.Thus, metals can be lustrous and non-metals cannot be lustrous in nature(except iodine, which is a non-metal, but is lustrous in nature).
