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Any process of chemical decay of metals due to the action of surrounding medium is called__________________?

Correct answer: C. corrosion

  • A. activation
  • B. enameling
  • C. corrosion
  • D. coating

Explanation

Corrosion is the gradual chemical or electrochemical deterioration of a metal through reaction with oxygen, moisture, acids or other substances in its surroundings. A student may choose coating, but coating is a protective method used to prevent corrosion, not the decay itself.

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