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Metals corrode when left exposed to substances in the environment. State why aluminium quickly becomes protected from further corrosion.

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Explanation: because it develops a thin oxide layer on the surface when the metal comes in contact with oxygen. The oxide layer protect the aluminum against corrosion and if damaged it will immediately regenerate in presence of

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