metals have luster. give reason why some metal articles become dull and lose their shine
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Metals are lustrous because of the free electrons they have. The free electrons can move freely in the metal causing any light incident on them to get reflected back. This reflection is specular reflection rather than diffused and thus the metal surface appears shiny or lustrous
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Some metals often lose their shine and appear dull, because of the action of air and moisture on them. Some metals as a result of oxidation with the atmospheric oxygen form oxides and by which their appearance becomes dull.
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