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Lesson: Chapter 16 — Changes of Matter

16.3. Metals with air and water 4 of 7

Question 4

Which metal tarnishes most rapidly when left open to the air?

The right answer is the one marked above.

Sodium (Na). The shine of a freshly cut piece of sodium fades within minutes.

Silver, platinum and gold do not turn into oxides even when strongly heated — which is why they are used for ornaments.

Answer the question to continue.