I've tested these two metals in distilled water, but no change have been observed for three days. Please explain to me why won't copper and aluminum have any effect in distilled water. I would appreciate for those who help me.
2007-01-18 15:13:51 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
You posted a similar question earlier tonight, and I wrote a detailed and carefully worded answer to it. Why did you delete the question, and all of the answers along with it, without even awarding a Best Answer? Big waste of my time. Won't be answering any more of yours.
2007-01-18 16:51:36 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
#1 Only iron will rust. The term 'rust' is specific to the oxydation of iron. #2 The oxidation of a substance in water would be caused by the D.O. or disolved oxygen content in the water or solution.
2007-01-18 23:18:40 · answer #2 · answered by behr28 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Copper is fairly unreactive, which is why it's often used for plumbing. Aluminium is very reactive; so much so that the moment you cut it, a hard protective coat of aluminium oxide immediately covers the surface and prevents further chemical action.
2007-01-18 23:24:37 · answer #3 · answered by zee_prime 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋