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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.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 15y agoAll metals have a rather loose attachment to their outer electron(s), and thus tend to be subject to oxidation.
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∙ 13y agothings corrode because of oxidation, which is when oxygen takes away electrons from a metal.
This usually happens when a metal is soaked in water or copper chloride.
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∙ 12y agoyes, metal does corrode.
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How Most acids are sour and corrode metals.?
Most acids are sour and corrode metals.
What conditions make metals corrode?
metals corrode when they come in contact with moisture.
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.
Will nitrogen rust or corrode?
No. Nitrogen is a nonmetal, which is a gas at standard temperature. Only metals rust or corrode.
Why silver and gold metals used?
as it do not corrode so it stays shiny
How Most acids are sour and corrode metals.?
Most acids are sour and corrode metals.
Names of three metals which do not corrode?
The three metals that do not corrode are gold, silver and platinum.
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
Do acids corrode some metals?
Yes it does. but not all metals.
What conditions make metals corrode?
metals corrode when they come in contact with moisture.
Will lemon juice and vinegar corrode metals?
Yes - many metals but not all.
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.
Will nitrogen rust or corrode?
No. Nitrogen is a nonmetal, which is a gas at standard temperature. Only metals rust or corrode.
Do all metals rust?
Only metals containing iron rust. Other metals, over time, corrode.
What 2 things make metals corrode?
oxygen and water
Why are acid commonly considered corrosive?
Acids corrode metals.
