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All metals oxidise. Some are just more resistant than others. Your most reactive are your group 1 metals, Lithium, Sodium, Potassium etc. We keep these in liquid paraffin due to this reason.
Iron oxides quite easily, especially in the presence of water and an acid. Other metals tend to form a protective layer of oxides so only rust on the surface - i.e. Aluminium.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 15y agoOxidizing is basically just rust. In a sense all metals oxidize at their element level. Aluminum however builds up a layer of aluminum oxide which prevents aluminum from further oxidizing.
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∙ 11y agoAlkali metals: lithium, sodium, potassium, rubidium, caesium, francium.
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∙ 11y agoBecause they have a low electronegativity.
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Are most metals dull?
The definition of a metal includes the fact that it is shiny when freshly cut. Metals that readily oxidise would therefore have a dull appearance as a layer of that metal's oxide would quickly form on the outside. Such metals include Zinc, Magnesium and Lead. Any metal that has been left to oxidise for a long time would be dull, so copper or even silver, for example, could also be dull. Unreactive metals are rarely ever dull. Thus Gold and Platinum are examples of metals that are almost never dull.
What are corrosive agents?
Corrosive agents are materials that break down the chemical bonds in other materials. the term corrosion generally refers to what happens to metals oxidise turning into rust for example.
Do the alkali metals have the ability to tarnish?
By forming their oxides, the alkali metals tarnish very quickly with respect to many other metals.
What happens when the alkali metals react with chlorine?
They metals are stored in oil to minimize the reactivity with air. When alkali metals react with air, they quickly tarnish after begin cut, they burn easily.
What is the role of 2-mercaptoethanol in plant protein extraction?
To oxidise the cysteins
Why do metals go rusty?
They react (oxidise) with the oxygen in the air.
Are most metals dull?
The definition of a metal includes the fact that it is shiny when freshly cut. Metals that readily oxidise would therefore have a dull appearance as a layer of that metal's oxide would quickly form on the outside. Such metals include Zinc, Magnesium and Lead. Any metal that has been left to oxidise for a long time would be dull, so copper or even silver, for example, could also be dull. Unreactive metals are rarely ever dull. Thus Gold and Platinum are examples of metals that are almost never dull.
What metals silver aluminum copper zinc and steel would be the first to rust?
steel - due to the presence of iron in it. others will oxidise, not rust.
Does metal cool off quickly?
No metals do not cool off quickly.
What are corrosive agents?
Corrosive agents are materials that break down the chemical bonds in other materials. the term corrosion generally refers to what happens to metals oxidise turning into rust for example.
Do the alkali metals have the ability to tarnish?
By forming their oxides, the alkali metals tarnish very quickly with respect to many other metals.
Sound would travel most quickly through?
metals
Why are metals and minerals a nonrenewale resources?
Because you can't really create metals again, naturally and quickly anyway
Why does metals corrode more quickly near the sea?
Because some metals are reactive and corrode in sea water
What is the process in metals rusting?
This is simple oxidation of the metal: Eg when Iron rusts (such as in nails) Iron + Oxygen ---> Iron Oxide Fe(s) + O2(g) -----> Fe2O3 (s) The reaction is usually quite slow and will cause the metal to corrode Most metals with Oxidise in air, however not all will rust. Aluminium for example is too reactive to corrode, a thin layer of Aluminium oxide forms at the surface that provents the metal below from rusting. Gold on the other hand is inert and with not oxidise readily in air.
Can you burn metals to make metal oxides?
Yes, many of the more reactive metals can be burnt to produce their oxides. Magnesium is a good example of this which burns with a white light to produce MgO. Not all metals need to be burnt. Iron is oxidised by oxygenated water to form Iron oxide (rust) and aluminum is oxidised in air. Less reactive metals however, will need different conditions to be oxidised. The least reactive metals such as platinum and rhodium are very difficult to oxidise.
What happens to an alkali metals surface as soon as it is scratched?
quickly oxidation
