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Which of the following is an exception to the general physical property of metals being solid at room temperature?
Which of the following is an exception to the general physical property of metals being solid at room temperature?
- Mercury (correct)
- Aluminum
- Iron
- Copper
A material is described as brittle and a poor conductor of electricity. Which of the following is it most likely?
A material is described as brittle and a poor conductor of electricity. Which of the following is it most likely?
- Metal
- Alloy
- Metallic Compound
- Non-metal (correct)
What type of ion do metals typically form when they undergo a chemical reaction?
What type of ion do metals typically form when they undergo a chemical reaction?
- Covalent compound
- Positive ion (correct)
- Neutral atom
- Negative ion
Which of the following best describes the nature of oxides formed by non-metals?
Which of the following best describes the nature of oxides formed by non-metals?
Which of the following metals will NOT react with water or steam?
Which of the following metals will NOT react with water or steam?
Which metal reacts violently with cold water, and the evolved hydrogen immediately catches fire?
Which metal reacts violently with cold water, and the evolved hydrogen immediately catches fire?
What type of compound is formed through the transfer of electrons from a metal to a non-metal?
What type of compound is formed through the transfer of electrons from a metal to a non-metal?
What is a key difference between alloys and compounds?
What is a key difference between alloys and compounds?
In the formation of calcium chloride ($CaCl_2$), how many electrons does each chlorine atom gain?
In the formation of calcium chloride ($CaCl_2$), how many electrons does each chlorine atom gain?
Which of the following metals does NOT react with either cold or hot water?
Which of the following metals does NOT react with either cold or hot water?
What property of metals makes them suitable for drawing into wires?
What property of metals makes them suitable for drawing into wires?
What is the chemical nature of corrosion?
What is the chemical nature of corrosion?
Consider two unknown elements, X and Y. Element X readily loses electrons to form a stable compound, while element Y readily gains electrons. Based on this information, which statement is most likely true?
Consider two unknown elements, X and Y. Element X readily loses electrons to form a stable compound, while element Y readily gains electrons. Based on this information, which statement is most likely true?
Which of the following best describes the anodic site in the corrosion process?
Which of the following best describes the anodic site in the corrosion process?
A chemist is investigating the reaction of a newly discovered element 'Q' with various reagents. They observe that 'Q' dissolves in mineral acids, producing a salt and liberating a flammable gas. Furthermore, the oxide of 'Q' reacts with water to form a solution with a pH greater than 7. Based on these observations, which of the following classifications is most consistent with the properties of element 'Q'?
A chemist is investigating the reaction of a newly discovered element 'Q' with various reagents. They observe that 'Q' dissolves in mineral acids, producing a salt and liberating a flammable gas. Furthermore, the oxide of 'Q' reacts with water to form a solution with a pH greater than 7. Based on these observations, which of the following classifications is most consistent with the properties of element 'Q'?
During the propagation stage of corrosion, what do metal ions typically combine with in the environment?
During the propagation stage of corrosion, what do metal ions typically combine with in the environment?
What primarily occurs at the cathodic site during corrosion?
What primarily occurs at the cathodic site during corrosion?
What is the ultimate outcome of the termination stage of corrosion?
What is the ultimate outcome of the termination stage of corrosion?
Consider a scenario where iron is corroding in a humid environment. Which of the following reactions is most likely to occur at the anodic site?
Consider a scenario where iron is corroding in a humid environment. Which of the following reactions is most likely to occur at the anodic site?
An engineer is designing a marine structure using a combination of metals. To minimize corrosion, which strategy would be most effective?
An engineer is designing a marine structure using a combination of metals. To minimize corrosion, which strategy would be most effective?
Which characteristic is NOT typically associated with ionic compounds?
Which characteristic is NOT typically associated with ionic compounds?
What is the primary force holding ions together in an ionic compound?
What is the primary force holding ions together in an ionic compound?
Why do ionic compounds conduct electricity when dissolved in water?
Why do ionic compounds conduct electricity when dissolved in water?
Which statement accurately describes the arrangement of charges within an ionic compound?
Which statement accurately describes the arrangement of charges within an ionic compound?
Why are ionic compounds typically brittle solids?
Why are ionic compounds typically brittle solids?
What is the most accurate description of a metal, according to the text?
What is the most accurate description of a metal, according to the text?
A substance is found to be a crystalline solid with a high melting point that conducts electricity when dissolved in water. Which type of compound is it MOST likely to be?
A substance is found to be a crystalline solid with a high melting point that conducts electricity when dissolved in water. Which type of compound is it MOST likely to be?
Which of the following CANNOT be classified as a metal, based on the information provided?
Which of the following CANNOT be classified as a metal, based on the information provided?
Consider a hypothetical element 'X' that readily reacts with chlorine to form $XCl_2$, which is a solid at room temperature and conducts electricity only when molten. What can be inferred about the elemental nature of 'X'?
Consider a hypothetical element 'X' that readily reacts with chlorine to form $XCl_2$, which is a solid at room temperature and conducts electricity only when molten. What can be inferred about the elemental nature of 'X'?
Element 'Q' forms a compound with oxygen, $Q_2O_3$. The resulting oxide is a solid with an extremely high melting point and is a poor conductor of electricity in all phases. Additionally, 'Q' is known to be lustrous and malleable in its elemental form. Based on this evidence, which statement provides the most accurate classification and justification?
Element 'Q' forms a compound with oxygen, $Q_2O_3$. The resulting oxide is a solid with an extremely high melting point and is a poor conductor of electricity in all phases. Additionally, 'Q' is known to be lustrous and malleable in its elemental form. Based on this evidence, which statement provides the most accurate classification and justification?
How does the presence of sulfur dioxide ($SO_2$) in the environment affect the rate of corrosion?
How does the presence of sulfur dioxide ($SO_2$) in the environment affect the rate of corrosion?
Why do metals high in the electrochemical series corrode more easily?
Why do metals high in the electrochemical series corrode more easily?
How does the formation of a thin oxide film on aluminum and magnesium surfaces prevent further corrosion?
How does the formation of a thin oxide film on aluminum and magnesium surfaces prevent further corrosion?
What is galvanized iron?
What is galvanized iron?
Why are red lead and zinc chromate used in paints for preventing corrosion?
Why are red lead and zinc chromate used in paints for preventing corrosion?
How does alloying iron with chromium, as in stainless steel, prevent tarnishing?
How does alloying iron with chromium, as in stainless steel, prevent tarnishing?
What is the purpose of treating red-hot iron with steam to form a coating of magnetic iron oxide ($Fe_3O_4$)?
What is the purpose of treating red-hot iron with steam to form a coating of magnetic iron oxide ($Fe_3O_4$)?
What is the function of burying pieces of active metal, such as magnesium, near pipelines and connecting them with wire?
What is the function of burying pieces of active metal, such as magnesium, near pipelines and connecting them with wire?
Which of the following statements accurately describes why gold (Au) and platinum (Pt) are often found in the native or free state in nature?
Which of the following statements accurately describes why gold (Au) and platinum (Pt) are often found in the native or free state in nature?
Consider a scenario where a new alloy, 'MetalloSecure,' is designed to resist corrosion in harsh marine environments. 'MetalloSecure' consists of iron, chromium, nickel, and a proprietary element 'X'. Element 'X' has a unique characteristic: it forms an exceptionally dense and self-healing oxide layer when exposed to seawater. This layer is only a few nanometers thick but prevents chloride ions from penetrating the alloy's surface. Based on this information, which of the following mechanisms is most likely the primary reason 'MetalloSecure' exhibits superior corrosion resistance compared to traditional stainless steel?
Consider a scenario where a new alloy, 'MetalloSecure,' is designed to resist corrosion in harsh marine environments. 'MetalloSecure' consists of iron, chromium, nickel, and a proprietary element 'X'. Element 'X' has a unique characteristic: it forms an exceptionally dense and self-healing oxide layer when exposed to seawater. This layer is only a few nanometers thick but prevents chloride ions from penetrating the alloy's surface. Based on this information, which of the following mechanisms is most likely the primary reason 'MetalloSecure' exhibits superior corrosion resistance compared to traditional stainless steel?
What type of charge do ions typically have in ionic compounds?
What type of charge do ions typically have in ionic compounds?
In what state do ionic compounds conduct electricity?
In what state do ionic compounds conduct electricity?
What makes ionic compounds brittle?
What makes ionic compounds brittle?
What is the typical physical state of ionic compounds at room temperature?
What is the typical physical state of ionic compounds at room temperature?
What happens to ions in solid ionic compounds that prevents electrical conductivity?
What happens to ions in solid ionic compounds that prevents electrical conductivity?
What is the most common way metals form ions?
What is the most common way metals form ions?
Which of the following is NOT a property of ionic compounds?
Which of the following is NOT a property of ionic compounds?
Approximately how many of the known elements are classified as metals?
Approximately how many of the known elements are classified as metals?
Which of these materials is an example of a metal?
Which of these materials is an example of a metal?
What holds ionic compounds together?
What holds ionic compounds together?
Which of the following physical properties is generally associated with metals?
Which of the following physical properties is generally associated with metals?
What is a common physical state for non-metals at room temperature?
What is a common physical state for non-metals at room temperature?
Which of the following describes a chemical property of metals?
Which of the following describes a chemical property of metals?
What type of ion do non-metals typically form?
What type of ion do non-metals typically form?
What is a key characteristic of alloys?
What is a key characteristic of alloys?
What is a typical property of metal oxides?
What is a typical property of metal oxides?
Which metal reacts violently with cold water, often causing the evolved hydrogen to catch fire?
Which metal reacts violently with cold water, often causing the evolved hydrogen to catch fire?
What is a common use of metals, attributed to their properties?
What is a common use of metals, attributed to their properties?
In terms of oxidizing and reducing action, what role do metals typically play?
In terms of oxidizing and reducing action, what role do metals typically play?
How do non-metals generally react with mineral acids?
How do non-metals generally react with mineral acids?
Which of the following metals does NOT react with water?
Which of the following metals does NOT react with water?
What type of compound is formed by the transfer of electrons from a metal to a non-metal?
What type of compound is formed by the transfer of electrons from a metal to a non-metal?
What is the other name for ionic compounds?
What is the other name for ionic compounds?
Which factor increases the rate of corrosion?
Which factor increases the rate of corrosion?
In the context of corrosion, what occurs at the anodic site?
In the context of corrosion, what occurs at the anodic site?
What is the chemical process involved in corrosion?
What is the chemical process involved in corrosion?
What do stainless steel and silicon alloys have in common regarding corrosion?
What do stainless steel and silicon alloys have in common regarding corrosion?
During corrosion, what do metal ions typically combine with in the environment during the propagation stage?
During corrosion, what do metal ions typically combine with in the environment during the propagation stage?
What chemical compound is formed on red-hot iron to prevent corrosion in stove pipes?
What chemical compound is formed on red-hot iron to prevent corrosion in stove pipes?
What is the eventual result of the termination stage in the corrosion process?
What is the eventual result of the termination stage in the corrosion process?
What is the role of magnesium in preventing pipeline corrosion?
What is the role of magnesium in preventing pipeline corrosion?
What is the initial step in the mechanism of corrosion when a metal is exposed to a corrosive environment?
What is the initial step in the mechanism of corrosion when a metal is exposed to a corrosive environment?
What happens to metal atoms at the anodic site during the initiation of corrosion?
What happens to metal atoms at the anodic site during the initiation of corrosion?
In what state are gold (Au) and platinum (Pt) typically found in nature?
In what state are gold (Au) and platinum (Pt) typically found in nature?
What is considered a viable source of metal?
What is considered a viable source of metal?
What is consumed during propagation of metal corrosion at the cathodic site?
What is consumed during propagation of metal corrosion at the cathodic site?
What property defines a semiconductor?
What property defines a semiconductor?
Which of the following reduces corrosion by coating the metal?
Which of the following reduces corrosion by coating the metal?
What is the effect of having a large positive oxidation potential on a metal?
What is the effect of having a large positive oxidation potential on a metal?
What is formed when metals react with steam?
What is formed when metals react with steam?
Which physical state is characteristic of non-metals at room temperature?
Which physical state is characteristic of non-metals at room temperature?
What type of ion do metals typically form when they lose electrons?
What type of ion do metals typically form when they lose electrons?
What type of ion is typically formed by metals?
What type of ion is typically formed by metals?
Which of the following is generally a characteristic of metal oxides?
Which of the following is generally a characteristic of metal oxides?
What type of ion do non-metals form when they gain electrons?
What type of ion do non-metals form when they gain electrons?
What is the name of the compounds formed by the transfer of electrons from a metal to a non-metal?
What is the name of the compounds formed by the transfer of electrons from a metal to a non-metal?
Which term best describes the ability of a metal to be hammered into thin sheets?
Which term best describes the ability of a metal to be hammered into thin sheets?
What are ionic compounds also known as?
What are ionic compounds also known as?
What is a key difference between an alloy and a compound?
What is a key difference between an alloy and a compound?
Which of the following describes corrosion?
Which of the following describes corrosion?
What happens when metals react with mineral acids?
What happens when metals react with mineral acids?
Which of the following is a typical characteristic of metals?
Which of the following is a typical characteristic of metals?
What type of reaction is corrosion?
What type of reaction is corrosion?
What initially forms on a metal surface exposed to a corrosive environment?
What initially forms on a metal surface exposed to a corrosive environment?
Compared to non-metals, how well do metals conduct heat?
Compared to non-metals, how well do metals conduct heat?
What is the nature of hydrides formed by non-metals?
What is the nature of hydrides formed by non-metals?
What happens to metal atoms at the anodic site during corrosion?
What happens to metal atoms at the anodic site during corrosion?
What role do metals typically play in oxidation-reduction (redox) reactions?
What role do metals typically play in oxidation-reduction (redox) reactions?
Which of the following factors increases the rate of corrosion?
Which of the following factors increases the rate of corrosion?
Which group of metals, due to their position in the electrochemical series, corrode easily?
Which group of metals, due to their position in the electrochemical series, corrode easily?
What type of coating is formed on aluminum and magnesium that prevents further corrosion?
What type of coating is formed on aluminum and magnesium that prevents further corrosion?
What process describes coating iron with zinc to prevent corrosion?
What process describes coating iron with zinc to prevent corrosion?
What is the purpose of red lead and zinc chromate in paints?
What is the purpose of red lead and zinc chromate in paints?
What element is alloyed with iron to create stainless steel, preventing it from tarnishing?
What element is alloyed with iron to create stainless steel, preventing it from tarnishing?
What is the purpose of burying magnesium near pipelines?
What is the purpose of burying magnesium near pipelines?
Why are gold (Au) and platinum (Pt) often found in their native state?
Why are gold (Au) and platinum (Pt) often found in their native state?
What type of force holds oppositely charged ions together in ionic compounds?
What type of force holds oppositely charged ions together in ionic compounds?
Why are ionic compounds considered brittle?
Why are ionic compounds considered brittle?
What kind of ions do metals form?
What kind of ions do metals form?
What is produced when a metal reacts with steam?
What is produced when a metal reacts with steam?
What type of ion is formed when a metal loses electrons?
What type of ion is formed when a metal loses electrons?
What type of ion is formed when a non-metal gains electrons?
What type of ion is formed when a non-metal gains electrons?
In corrosion, at which site do metal atoms lose electrons?
In corrosion, at which site do metal atoms lose electrons?
During corrosion, what does the chemical attack on a metal result in?
During corrosion, what does the chemical attack on a metal result in?
Which environmental factor increases the rate of corrosion?
Which environmental factor increases the rate of corrosion?
In the propagation stage of corrosion, what do metal ions combine with?
In the propagation stage of corrosion, what do metal ions combine with?
Metals that are high in the electrochemical series tend to:
Metals that are high in the electrochemical series tend to:
What occurs at the termination stage of corrosion?
What occurs at the termination stage of corrosion?
How does the presence of a thin oxide film on aluminum prevent further corrosion?
How does the presence of a thin oxide film on aluminum prevent further corrosion?
What is the purpose of using red lead and zinc chromate in paints?
What is the purpose of using red lead and zinc chromate in paints?
Stainless steel resists tarnishing due to the presence of:
Stainless steel resists tarnishing due to the presence of:
Treating red-hot iron with steam forms a coating of magnetic iron oxide ($Fe_3O_4$) to:
Treating red-hot iron with steam forms a coating of magnetic iron oxide ($Fe_3O_4$) to:
Burying magnesium near pipelines and connecting them with wire protects the pipeline by:
Burying magnesium near pipelines and connecting them with wire protects the pipeline by:
Gold (Au) and platinum (Pt) are often found in the native state because they are:
Gold (Au) and platinum (Pt) are often found in the native state because they are:
What is a viable source of metal called?
What is a viable source of metal called?
Which physical state is typical for ionic compounds at room temperature?
Which physical state is typical for ionic compounds at room temperature?
When do ionic compounds conduct electricity?
When do ionic compounds conduct electricity?
What happens when pressure is applied to ionic compounds?
What happens when pressure is applied to ionic compounds?
Why don't solid ionic compounds conduct electricity?
Why don't solid ionic compounds conduct electricity?
What charge do metals typically have when they form ions?
What charge do metals typically have when they form ions?
What is the typical melting and boiling point of ionic compounds?
What is the typical melting and boiling point of ionic compounds?
Approximately how many known elements are classified as metals?
Approximately how many known elements are classified as metals?
What is the process by which metals form ions?
What is the process by which metals form ions?
In what type of solvents are ionic compounds mostly soluble?
In what type of solvents are ionic compounds mostly soluble?
Which physical state is possible for non-metals at room temperature?
Which physical state is possible for non-metals at room temperature?
What type of oxide is typically formed by non-metals?
What type of oxide is typically formed by non-metals?
Which of the following best describes the nature of hydrides formed by metals?
Which of the following best describes the nature of hydrides formed by metals?
What is a common property of metals?
What is a common property of metals?
When metals react with mineral acids, what gas is typically produced?
When metals react with mineral acids, what gas is typically produced?
What role do metals generally play as oxidizing and reducing agents?
What role do metals generally play as oxidizing and reducing agents?
What is the general behavior of non-metals when exposed to mineral acids?
What is the general behavior of non-metals when exposed to mineral acids?
What happens to metals when they undergo a chemical reaction?
What happens to metals when they undergo a chemical reaction?
What is an alloy?
What is an alloy?
Which of the following is a typical property of metals that makes them useful in electrical wiring?
Which of the following is a typical property of metals that makes them useful in electrical wiring?
What is a common physical state for ionic compounds at room temperature?
What is a common physical state for ionic compounds at room temperature?
How do ionic compounds behave in terms of electrical conductivity when in a solid state?
How do ionic compounds behave in terms of electrical conductivity when in a solid state?
Which of the following is a typical property of ionic compounds concerning melting and boiling points?
Which of the following is a typical property of ionic compounds concerning melting and boiling points?
What happens to ionic compounds when pressure is applied?
What happens to ionic compounds when pressure is applied?
How would you describe the solubility of ionic compounds in polar solvents?
How would you describe the solubility of ionic compounds in polar solvents?
What happens to electrons in metals during ion formation?
What happens to electrons in metals during ion formation?
Which of these metals does NOT react with water?
Which of these metals does NOT react with water?
What is created when a metal is exposed to a corrosive environment?
What is created when a metal is exposed to a corrosive environment?
What happens at the anodic site during corrosion?
What happens at the anodic site during corrosion?
What two things combine with metal ions, during the propagation of corrosion?
What two things combine with metal ions, during the propagation of corrosion?
What is the eventual end result of corrosion?
What is the eventual end result of corrosion?
Which of the following is a typical chemical property of metals?
Which of the following is a typical chemical property of metals?
What generally happens when metals dissolve in mineral acids?
What generally happens when metals dissolve in mineral acids?
Which of the following gases increases the rate of corrosion when dissolved in water?
Which of the following gases increases the rate of corrosion when dissolved in water?
What happens if a metal has large positive oxidation potentials?
What happens if a metal has large positive oxidation potentials?
What is formed when red-hot iron is treated with steam?
What is formed when red-hot iron is treated with steam?
What is the purpose of coating iron with zinc in the galvanization process?
What is the purpose of coating iron with zinc in the galvanization process?
Which of the following is an example of preventing corrosion by alloying?
Which of the following is an example of preventing corrosion by alloying?
What type of metal is used to protect underground pipelines from corrosion by attaching it with a wire?
What type of metal is used to protect underground pipelines from corrosion by attaching it with a wire?
In what state are gold and platinum typically found in nature?
In what state are gold and platinum typically found in nature?
What name is given to compounds of metals that are viable sources of that metal?
What name is given to compounds of metals that are viable sources of that metal?
What type of material has electrical conductivity between that of a conductor and an insulator?
What type of material has electrical conductivity between that of a conductor and an insulator?
What kind of film protects aluminum and magnesium against underlying corrosion?
What kind of film protects aluminum and magnesium against underlying corrosion?
What holds oppositely charged ions together in ionic compounds?
What holds oppositely charged ions together in ionic compounds?
Which statement best describes the solubility of ionic compounds?
Which statement best describes the solubility of ionic compounds?
How many elements are classified as metals?
How many elements are classified as metals?
What is the process by which metals become positively charged ions?
What is the process by which metals become positively charged ions?
Which of the following is an example of a metal?
Which of the following is an example of a metal?
Which of the following metals does NOT typically react with water?
Which of the following metals does NOT typically react with water?
What do metals typically do with electrons when reacting with non-metals?
What do metals typically do with electrons when reacting with non-metals?
What type of ion do non-metals form when reacting with metals?
What type of ion do non-metals form when reacting with metals?
During corrosion, where do metal atoms lose electrons?
During corrosion, where do metal atoms lose electrons?
What ultimately happens to the metal during the termination stage of corrosion?
What ultimately happens to the metal during the termination stage of corrosion?
What is the result of metal atoms losing electrons at the anodic site during the initiation of corrosion?
What is the result of metal atoms losing electrons at the anodic site during the initiation of corrosion?
Corrosion is considered what type of process?
Corrosion is considered what type of process?
Which of the following describes the effect of sulfur dioxide ($SO_2$) on corrosion?
Which of the following describes the effect of sulfur dioxide ($SO_2$) on corrosion?
Why do metals that are high in the electrochemical series corrode more easily?
Why do metals that are high in the electrochemical series corrode more easily?
How does the formation of a thin oxide film on aluminum and magnesium prevent further corrosion?
How does the formation of a thin oxide film on aluminum and magnesium prevent further corrosion?
What is the purpose of red lead and zinc chromate in paints used to prevent corrosion?
What is the purpose of red lead and zinc chromate in paints used to prevent corrosion?
Why are pieces of magnesium buried near pipelines and connected with wire?
Why are pieces of magnesium buried near pipelines and connected with wire?
Why are gold (Au) and platinum (Pt) often found in the native or free state?
Why are gold (Au) and platinum (Pt) often found in the native or free state?
What is a mineral?
What is a mineral?
Which physical property is generally associated with metals?
Which physical property is generally associated with metals?
What is a common characteristic of metal oxides?
What is a common characteristic of metal oxides?
Which of these describes non-metals at room temperature?
Which of these describes non-metals at room temperature?
In terms of oxidizing and reducing agents, what role do metals play?
In terms of oxidizing and reducing agents, what role do metals play?
Which of the following describes an alloy?
Which of the following describes an alloy?
Which of the following describes the nature of nonmetal oxides?
Which of the following describes the nature of nonmetal oxides?
Which of the following is a common physical state for ionic compounds at room temperature?
Which of the following is a common physical state for ionic compounds at room temperature?
Why don't ionic compounds conduct electricity in the solid state?
Why don't ionic compounds conduct electricity in the solid state?
What is the primary characteristic of metals related to electron behavior?
What is the primary characteristic of metals related to electron behavior?
Which force holds oppositely charged ions together in ionic compounds?
Which force holds oppositely charged ions together in ionic compounds?
What is a typical property of ionic compounds?
What is a typical property of ionic compounds?
Which of the following is an example of an ionic compound?
Which of the following is an example of an ionic compound?
What is a typical chemical property of metals?
What is a typical chemical property of metals?
What is a common physical property of metals?
What is a common physical property of metals?
How does magnesium react with water?
How does magnesium react with water?
In general, what role do non-metals play as oxidizing and reducing agents?
In general, what role do non-metals play as oxidizing and reducing agents?
Do non-metals typically react with mineral acids?
Do non-metals typically react with mineral acids?
Which of the following metals does NOT react with water at all?
Which of the following metals does NOT react with water at all?
What type of ion do metals typically form when reacting chemically?
What type of ion do metals typically form when reacting chemically?
Which of the following metals reacts violently with cold water?
Which of the following metals reacts violently with cold water?
What are the compounds formed by the transfer of electrons from a metal to a non-metal called?
What are the compounds formed by the transfer of electrons from a metal to a non-metal called?
In the process of corrosion, what is consumed at the cathodic site?
In the process of corrosion, what is consumed at the cathodic site?
In the initiation stage of corrosion, what occurs at the anodic site?
In the initiation stage of corrosion, what occurs at the anodic site?
What is the final result of the corrosion process?
What is the final result of the corrosion process?
During the propagation stage of corrosion, what do metal ions typically combine with?
During the propagation stage of corrosion, what do metal ions typically combine with?
How does the presence of sulfur dioxide ($SO_2$) in the environment affect the corrosion rate of metals?
How does the presence of sulfur dioxide ($SO_2$) in the environment affect the corrosion rate of metals?
What property of metals that are high in the electrochemical series makes them more prone to corrosion?
What property of metals that are high in the electrochemical series makes them more prone to corrosion?
How does the formation of a thin oxide film on the surface of aluminum and magnesium prevent corrosion?
How does the formation of a thin oxide film on the surface of aluminum and magnesium prevent corrosion?
What is the purpose of using red lead or zinc chromate in paints to prevent corrosion?
What is the purpose of using red lead or zinc chromate in paints to prevent corrosion?
How does alloying iron with chromium, as in stainless steel, prevent corrosion?
How does alloying iron with chromium, as in stainless steel, prevent corrosion?
What is a semiconductor?
What is a semiconductor?
What state must an ionic compound be in to conduct electricity?
What state must an ionic compound be in to conduct electricity?
What happens to the movement of ions in solid ionic compounds that prevents electrical conductivity?
What happens to the movement of ions in solid ionic compounds that prevents electrical conductivity?
What happens to metals when they form ions?
What happens to metals when they form ions?
What term is used to describe positive ions?
What term is used to describe positive ions?
What type of chemical bond is typically formed between a metal and a non-metal through electron transfer?
What type of chemical bond is typically formed between a metal and a non-metal through electron transfer?
In the process of corrosion, what happens at the anodic site of a metal?
In the process of corrosion, what happens at the anodic site of a metal?
During the initiation stage of corrosion, what is formed on the metal surface at the anodic site?
During the initiation stage of corrosion, what is formed on the metal surface at the anodic site?
What is the eventual outcome of the termination stage of corrosion?
What is the eventual outcome of the termination stage of corrosion?
What is released when metals react with steam
What is released when metals react with steam
What is the form of substance when metal atoms lose electron at anodic site?
What is the form of substance when metal atoms lose electron at anodic site?
What is the nature of corrosion?
What is the nature of corrosion?
What describes the nature of oxides formed by metals?
What describes the nature of oxides formed by metals?
What is the typical physical state of non-metals at room temperature?
What is the typical physical state of non-metals at room temperature?
What happens when potassium reacts with cold water?
What happens when potassium reacts with cold water?
Which of the following increases the rate of corrosion?
Which of the following increases the rate of corrosion?
Which metals corrode more easily due to their position in the electrochemical series?
Which metals corrode more easily due to their position in the electrochemical series?
The formation of what type of film on aluminum and magnesium protects them from corrosion?
The formation of what type of film on aluminum and magnesium protects them from corrosion?
What is the process of coating iron with zinc called?
What is the process of coating iron with zinc called?
What substance are sometimes added to paints to prevent corrosion?
What substance are sometimes added to paints to prevent corrosion?
What element is alloyed with iron to create stainless steel, which resists tarnishing?
What element is alloyed with iron to create stainless steel, which resists tarnishing?
What is formed when red-hot iron is treated with steam to create a surface coating and prevent corrosion?
What is formed when red-hot iron is treated with steam to create a surface coating and prevent corrosion?
Which metal is commonly used as a sacrificial anode to protect pipelines from corrosion?
Which metal is commonly used as a sacrificial anode to protect pipelines from corrosion?
What is the general term for natural metallic compounds?
What is the general term for natural metallic compounds?
Which of the following elements are typically found in a native or free state in nature?
Which of the following elements are typically found in a native or free state in nature?
When pressure is applied, what happens to ionic compounds?
When pressure is applied, what happens to ionic compounds?
How many of the known elements are metals?
How many of the known elements are metals?
Which of the following describes the melting and boiling points of ionic compounds?
Which of the following describes the melting and boiling points of ionic compounds?
Which of the following is a characteristic of metals?
Which of the following is a characteristic of metals?
What makes ionic compounds hard to break?
What makes ionic compounds hard to break?
Which physical property is characteristic of metals?
Which physical property is characteristic of metals?
What state of matter can non-metals exist in at room temperature?
What state of matter can non-metals exist in at room temperature?
What type of oxides are generally formed by non-metals?
What type of oxides are generally formed by non-metals?
In general, are metals good oxidizing or reducing agents?
In general, are metals good oxidizing or reducing agents?
What type of hydrides do non-metals usually form?
What type of hydrides do non-metals usually form?
What type of chemical reaction is corrosion?
What type of chemical reaction is corrosion?
In the process of corrosion, what happens at the cathodic site?
In the process of corrosion, what happens at the cathodic site?
What is the eventual outcome of the corrosion process if it is not stopped?
What is the eventual outcome of the corrosion process if it is not stopped?
In the propagation stage of corrosion, with what do metal ions typically combine?
In the propagation stage of corrosion, with what do metal ions typically combine?
What type of charge do non-metals obtain when they gain electrons?
What type of charge do non-metals obtain when they gain electrons?
What effect does the presence of sulfur dioxide ($SO_2$) have on corrosion?
What effect does the presence of sulfur dioxide ($SO_2$) have on corrosion?
How does a thin oxide film on aluminum and magnesium surfaces prevent further corrosion?
How does a thin oxide film on aluminum and magnesium surfaces prevent further corrosion?
What is the primary function of galvanization in preventing corrosion?
What is the primary function of galvanization in preventing corrosion?
What is the role of red lead and zinc chromate in paints for preventing corrosion?
What is the role of red lead and zinc chromate in paints for preventing corrosion?
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Ionic Compounds
Ionic Compounds
Chemical compounds held together by electrostatic forces between oppositely charged ions.
Crystalline Solids
Crystalline Solids
Ionic compounds are structured in a repeating three-dimensional pattern of ions.
High Melting/Boiling Points
High Melting/Boiling Points
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Electric Conduction (Ionic)
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Metals (definition)
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Initiation of Corrosion
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Propagation of Corrosion
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Termination of Corrosion
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Ionic Bonds
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Charge Balance in Ionic Compounds
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Number of Metals
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Metal Ion Formation
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Attaching Active Metal
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Conductivity of Ionic Compounds
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