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What is a chemical reaction that can break down metals and alloys?

One common chemical reaction that can break down metals and alloys is oxidation. When metals are exposed to oxygen, they can undergo oxidation reactions leading to the formation of metal oxides, which weaken and break down the material. This process is commonly known as corrosion.


What metals aren't maleable?

Some examples of metals that are not malleable include bismuth, antimony, and tungsten. These metals are brittle and tend to break or shatter when subjected to bending or shaping processes.


Why do plastics have a lower melting point than metals explain in terms of chemical bonding?

Plastics have weaker intermolecular forces such as van der Waals forces or hydrogen bonds, compared to the strong metallic bonds in metals. These weaker forces in plastics require less energy to break, resulting in a lower melting point. The strong and directional bonding in metals, on the other hand, requires more energy to break and thus they have higher melting points.


Is brittle a physical property of metal?

Yes, brittleness is a physical property of some metals. Brittle metals tend to fracture or break without significant deformation when subjected to stress. This is in contrast to ductile metals that can be bent or stretched without breaking.


What do you call a slow oxidation reaction involving metals?

A slow oxidation reaction involving metals is commonly referred to as rusting or corrosion. This process occurs when metals slowly break down due to exposure to oxygen and moisture in the environment, leading to the formation of metal oxides on the surface.

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What is a chemical reaction that can break down metals and alloys?

One common chemical reaction that can break down metals and alloys is oxidation. When metals are exposed to oxygen, they can undergo oxidation reactions leading to the formation of metal oxides, which weaken and break down the material. This process is commonly known as corrosion.


What are the best metals for making jewelry?

I recommend either sterling silver or silver-plated metals. Others will tarnish and/or break easily.


What metals aren't maleable?

Some examples of metals that are not malleable include bismuth, antimony, and tungsten. These metals are brittle and tend to break or shatter when subjected to bending or shaping processes.


Do non-metals elements which are solid at room temperature break when they are hit?

Some do break, depending on the strength of the force applied.


Is non-metal dull?

Non-metals are dull (or they are not shiny as metals).


Do metals have high melting or points?

Metals have high melting points. Metals lack ionic bonding and possess metallic bonds that are so strong that it takes so much heat to break them apart.


Why does glass break?

Because its particle do not have a strong force of attraction, like the metals or irons


Why are metals used for making utensils and tools?

It is durable and doesn't break as easily as plastic.


Why does a metal Horseshoe Bend but not break when a blacksmith pound it into shape?

Because metals do not break They bend easily and conduct heat 5th grade science...


What is bending fatigue?

Bending fatigue is the tendency of a material to break. This is usually applicable to metals after repeated stress is applied.


How bioleaching works?

it means they suck your blood


Why do plastics have a lower melting point than metals explain in terms of chemical bonding?

Plastics have weaker intermolecular forces such as van der Waals forces or hydrogen bonds, compared to the strong metallic bonds in metals. These weaker forces in plastics require less energy to break, resulting in a lower melting point. The strong and directional bonding in metals, on the other hand, requires more energy to break and thus they have higher melting points.