Question

Explain why the surface of some metals acquire a dull appearance when exposed to air for a long time. Support it with three examples.

Answer 1

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This is due to the slow oxidation process which is called corrosion.

Eg.

Iron turning into rust.

A layer of silver sulphide on silver.

A layer of aluminium oxide on the aluminium metal.

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