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Chapter 20, Problem 30E
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Interpretation: Define corrosion and the reason for it being a problem for some metals such as iron.
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Corrosion - Corrosion is the gradual and often undesirable oxidation of metals that are exposed to oxidizing agents in the environment.
To determine: The definition of corrosion and why it affects some metals.
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