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Tin is fairly resistant to tarnishing, rusting, oxidation, corrosion, whatever you want to call it. Tin (Sn, atomic #50) forms a thin layer of either stannous (SnO) or stannic (SnO2) oxide which prevents any further reaction. This makes tin fairly stable when used as a material for building.
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How can a tin can get rusty even though tin cannot rust?
Tin cans are actually made of steel that is coated with a thin layer of tin, which provides corrosion resistance. If the tin coating gets damaged or wears off, the underlying steel can rust when exposed to oxygen and moisture, leading to the appearance of rust on the can.
What happens when tin reacts with phosphoric acid?
When tin reacts with phosphoric acid, tin phosphate and hydrogen gas are produced. The chemical equation for this reaction is: 3H3PO4 + 4Sn → H2 + 4SnPO4
What happens when you put tin into magnesium sulphate solution?
When tin is placed into a magnesium sulfate solution, no reaction occurs since tin is lower in the reactivity series than magnesium. Tin does not displace magnesium from its salt solution.
What happens when tin oxide decomposes into two products when heated?
When tin oxide (SnO) decomposes upon heating, it forms tin metal (Sn) and oxygen gas (O2) as the products. The reaction can be represented as: 2SnO -> 2Sn + O2.
What happens to zinc when dipped in tin acetate?
Parts of the zinc near its interface with an aqueous solution of tin acetate dissolve into zinc cations in the soution, and the corresponding electrical charge of tin cations is reduced to metallic tin, usually adhering to the surface of the remaining zinc.
What happens when tin combines with steel?
You get Tin Steel Mix
What happens to an alkali metals surface as soon as it is scratched?
quickly oxidation
What would cause your playstation not to play a disc?
The problem is likely a scratched disc if other games play fine
What happens when tin is mixed with copper sulphate?
No product is produced. Both cooper and tin are not reactive metals.
How can a tin can get rusty even though tin cannot rust?
Tin cans are actually made of steel that is coated with a thin layer of tin, which provides corrosion resistance. If the tin coating gets damaged or wears off, the underlying steel can rust when exposed to oxygen and moisture, leading to the appearance of rust on the can.
What happens when tin turns pink?
When tin metal reacts with oxygen in the air, it forms a pinkish compound called tin(II) oxide. This pink discoloration is a result of the oxidation process that occurs on the surface of the tin.
What happens to a wager when the Horse is later scratched or the race is canceled?
The wager is usually returned to the bettor...
What happens if you get scratched by a barbwire fence?
you just start to bleed but some times you nd stitches
Who is bob the stickman?
Bob the Stickman is simply a man made of sticks that just happens to be called Bob. =] Tin Tin XXX
What happens when you take neuron tin and Viagra?
You feel horney and relaxed
What happens when tin reacts with phosphoric acid?
When tin reacts with phosphoric acid, tin phosphate and hydrogen gas are produced. The chemical equation for this reaction is: 3H3PO4 + 4Sn → H2 + 4SnPO4
What happens when you put tin into magnesium sulphate solution?
When tin is placed into a magnesium sulfate solution, no reaction occurs since tin is lower in the reactivity series than magnesium. Tin does not displace magnesium from its salt solution.
