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Yes - zinc becomes a zincate - aluminum becomes and aluminate etc - amphoteric nature is the chemical term
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Why do metals corrode?
because we keep metal next to chemicals that corrode them. Metals like iron naturally corrode in water. Other metals can be made to corrode using chemicals.
Does acid rain corrode metal?
According to HowStuffWorks, acid rain can corrode both stone and metal, effectively speeding up the weathering process. http://science.howstuffworks.com/acid-rain2.htm
Why doesn't gold corrode?
because it is a solid metal and can not be bent/lil1998
What conditions make metals corrode?
metals corrode when they come in contact with moisture.
Why do some metal corrode while others do not?
All metals corrode under the right conditions only some more easily then others. as it turn out the metals that corrode most easily are usually also the most abundant.
Does metal corrode faster than plastic?
Good question! YES indeed metal does corrode faster than plastic!
Does non metal corrode?
yes
Why do metals corrode?
because we keep metal next to chemicals that corrode them. Metals like iron naturally corrode in water. Other metals can be made to corrode using chemicals.
What substance can corrode stone and metal?
alkali ?? x
How does acid affects metal?
it makes it rust and corrode
Can metal which is inside window glass corrode more over time?
If the window is not perfectly sealed (and it isn't likely to be), then it is possible for the metal to corrode due to exposure to oxygen and water.
How is electronegativity related to corrosion?
The higher the electronegativity of a metal the less likely it is to corrode. Metals that corrode easily have a low electronegativity.
Does a metal nail dessolve in 7Up?
7Up can corrode iron.
How does citrict acid affect metal?
it makes it rust and corrode
Most acids are sour and will corrode metal?
yes that is true
Will side walk chalk rust metal?
Sidewalk chalk is made up on calcium carbonate, which is a mild alkaline substance (a base). Acids corrode metals, bases do not. Therefore, sidewalk chalk should not rust metal.
Does acid rain corrode metal?
According to HowStuffWorks, acid rain can corrode both stone and metal, effectively speeding up the weathering process. http://science.howstuffworks.com/acid-rain2.htm
