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Why do copper objects develop a green coating in air?

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Copper reacts with moist carbon dioxide in the air and gains a green coating of basic copper carbonate.
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  2. What is the nature of metal oxides?

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  4. Why do silver articles become black after some time ?

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  6. Why are ionic compounds usually hard?

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  11. Why does a little addition of carbon in iron make it more useful?

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  15. What is corrosion?

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  16. What is aqua regia? Write its reaction product with gold and platinum.

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  17. Which metals are mixed with iron to get stainless steel?

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  18. Why is stainless steel preferred for making household utensils?

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  19. What is meant by galvanisation? Why is it done?

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