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Metals and Non-Metals — Science STD 10 — Question

CBSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 10ScienceMetals and Non-Metals1 Mark
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What is corrosion?
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The eating up of metals by the action of air, moisture or a chemical (such as an acid) on their surface is called corrosion.

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