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When anything combines with oxygen, the process is called oxidation. When iron oxidizes, it forms rust. In other metals, oxidation as well as other chemical changes can be referred to as tarnish.

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Corrosion involves atoms at the surface of a metal losing electrons and changing to metal ions state the name of this kind of reaction?

The corrosion of metals involves a redox reaction. In an oxidation-reduction or redox reaction, metals lose electrons to oxygen to form a ionic compound from the metal ions and an ion of the oxide.


What role can inorganic metals such as iron or zinc have in a reaction?

Inorganic metals such as iron and zinc can act as catalysts in reactions by providing a surface for reaction to occur on or by stabilizing reaction intermediates. They can also participate in redox reactions by donating or accepting electrons. Additionally, these metals can form coordination complexes with organic molecules, influencing the reaction pathways and products.


What is the significance of the distance between two metals in the activity series?

The distance between two metals in the activity series indicates how likely a redox reaction between those metals will occur. Metals higher in the series (closer together) will readily form cations and undergo oxidation reactions when in contact with metals lower in the series. This distance helps predict which metal will displace the other in a redox reaction.


What are the elements called that are between metals and nonmetals?

Those elements are called metalloids. They have properties that are intermediate between metals and nonmetals.


When metals react with the oxygen in air what it is called?

When metals react with the oxygen in the air, it is called oxidation. This process forms metal oxides on the surface of the metal, which can lead to rusting or tarnishing.

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What is the bond found in metals?

Metallic bond is the reaction between molecules within metals, called alkali reactive force.


Corrosion involves atoms at the surface of a metal losing electrons and changing to metal ions state the name of this kind of reaction?

The corrosion of metals involves a redox reaction. In an oxidation-reduction or redox reaction, metals lose electrons to oxygen to form a ionic compound from the metal ions and an ion of the oxide.


Does the reaction between non-metals and acid take place?

no reaction takes place


What is the process called when a metal is destroyed by a chemical reaction?

The process called when metal is destroyed by a chemical reaction is called Corrosion. Electrochemical of oxidation of metals reacts with oxygen thus corrosion will occur on metals.


The list that indicates which metals are able to displace other metals in a chemical reaction is called?

The list that indicates which metals are able to displace other metals in a chemical reaction is called the activity series. It ranks metals in order of reactivity, with more reactive metals displacing less reactive metals in aqueous solutions.


How do you account for their differences in the rate of reaction of these metals?

The rate of reaction of metals can be influenced by factors such as the reactivity of the metal, temperature, surface area, and concentration of reactants. More reactive metals tend to have faster reaction rates due to their ability to lose electrons more easily. Increasing the temperature and surface area of the metal can also accelerate reaction rates by providing more energy and exposure to reactants. Additionally, higher concentrations of reactants lead to more frequent collisions between particles, which can speed up the reaction.


What are the products of the reaction between active metals and water?

The products of the reaction between alkali metals and water are a hydroxide and hydrogen:2 Na + 2 H2O = 2 NaOH + H2


What role can inorganic metals such as iron or zinc have in a reaction?

Inorganic metals such as iron and zinc can act as catalysts in reactions by providing a surface for reaction to occur on or by stabilizing reaction intermediates. They can also participate in redox reactions by donating or accepting electrons. Additionally, these metals can form coordination complexes with organic molecules, influencing the reaction pathways and products.


What scientists are famous for investigating the reaction between metals and acids?

Jim Client


Is corrosion of metals is physical?

corrosion of metals is a chemical reaction between metal and oxygen in atmosphere. Oxidation of metals called corrosion. It affects the physical properties of metal in either way like rusting, colour change, life cycle shortening etc.


In volta's battery a chemical reaction between which two metals produced a current?

In Volta's battery, the chemical reaction occurs between zinc and copper, which produces a current through the flow of electrons from the zinc to the copper electrode. This reaction is driven by the difference in electronegativity between the two metals.


What is the reaction between aluminum and ironIII oxide that can generate temperatures approaching 30000 degrees C and is used in welding metals?

It is called the thermite reaction, and it's expressed this way: Fe2O3 + 2Al -> 2Fe + Al2O3 + Heat A link can be found below. It's to the Wikipedia post, and you'll get more information there.