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Aluminium and zinc do not corrode easily...

Aluminium and zinc do not corrode easily even though they are reactive metals. Give reasons for your answer.

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Aluminium and zinc react with moist air to form a thin protective layer of oxide on their surfaces. This layer prevents further corrosion of the metals.
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