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chemical changes can corrode, or wear away metals used in industry and construction. to prevent the metals from being weakened, they are often covered with a layer of another substance. Galvanized steel, for example, has a thin coating of zinc, a metal that's more reactive than steel. by reacting itself, the zinc prevents corrosive materials from reacting with the steel. steel is sometimes covered with a thin layer of chromium, a nonreactive metal. this seals the steel against corrosive chemicals.

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