why water pipes are made up of lead?

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chemistry based question

They used to be made of lead b/c they are impervious to being underground. Today it's against the law in most places to use led for water pipes.

2006-08-20 06:52:19 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋

Lead is less reactive than iron or other metals like iron, zinc etc.

2006-08-21 02:45:43 · answer #2 · answered by dinu 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

least electrochemical reactivity, cheapest,no longer the case

2006-08-21 04:50:28 · answer #3 · answered by joey 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Not any longer - most are PVC.

2006-08-20 17:58:41 · answer #4 · answered by Sherry K 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

no clue

2006-08-20 14:48:14 · answer #5 · answered by $a$$wana 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋