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Name two metals which do not corrode easily. Give an example in each of the following case to support that :(i) Corrosion of some metals is an advantage.(ii) Corrosion of a metal is a serious problem.

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Gold and platinum.

(i) Corrosion of aluminium is useful. A protective layer of aluminium oxide is formed on the surface of the metal which renders the metal passive and prevents is further corrosion.

(ii) Corrosion of iron is a serious problem. Every year large amount of money is spent to replace damaged iron and steel structure. Here, corrosion is a serious problem.



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