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What is the process called when a metal is attacked by substances such as moisture or acids?
Corroding
What is the difference between rusting and corrosion?
Rusting is a specific type of corrosion that occurs in iron and steel, while corrosion is a general term for the degradation of metals due to chemical reactions with their environment.
True or false:Corrosion is only a problem for objects made of iron.
False
True or false: The green coating on copper is an example of rusting.
False
Why is corrosion of iron a serious problem?
Corrosion of iron can cause damage to important structures like car bodies, bridges, and ships, as well as everyday objects made of iron. It can be expensive to repair or replace damaged iron, which is why it is a serious problem.
Which metals get tarnished in a similar manner as iron?
Copper and silver
True or false: Corrosion is caused by substances such as moisture and acids.
True
What are some examples of corrosion, besides rusting in iron?
The black coating on silver and the green coating on copper are both examples of corrosion. Any metal can corrode when exposed to substances like moisture and acids in its environment.
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