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Which of the following best defines corrosion?
Which of the following best defines corrosion?
- A process of reducing metal oxides to pure metals
- A process of deterioration and loss of a solid metallic material (correct)
- A process of extracting metals from their ores
- A process of combining metals with other elements
Which state are most metals found in nature?
Which state are most metals found in nature?
- High energy state
- Combined state with other elements (correct)
- Pure metallic state
- Low energy state
What happens to the extracted pure metals in terms of energy state?
What happens to the extracted pure metals in terms of energy state?
- They transition to a low energy state (correct)
- They remain in a high energy state
- They react with the environment
- They become inert
What is the primary cause of corrosion?
What is the primary cause of corrosion?
What is another term for electrochemical corrosion?
What is another term for electrochemical corrosion?
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