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A grey deposit slowly forms on the surface of the zinc. I think it's zinc chloride + platinum?

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What happens when zinc is exposed to oxygen and water?

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What happens when zinc reacts with oxygen?

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Will zinc combine with other elements?

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What happens when when you combine calcium and sulfur?

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