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Why does iron lose its luster when exposed to air and water?​

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Answered by anbinaviyanaver
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Answer:

The metals lose their shine on brightness on keeping in air for a long time due to formation of a thin layer of oxide, carbonate or sulphide on their surface by the slow action of various gases present in air.

Answered by Anonymous
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Explanation:

Iron loses its lustrous property due to three reasons

  • Due to formation of oxide on their surface
  • Due to formation of carbonate on their surface
  • Due to formation of sulphide on their surface
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