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[Solved] Explain why, the surface of some metals acquires a dull appearance when exposed to air for a long time.

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Explain why, the surface of some metals acquires a dull appearance when exposed to air for a long time.

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The surface of some metals acquires a dull appearance when exposed to air for a long time because metals form a thin layer of oxides, carbonates or sulphide on their surface by the slow action of various gases present in air.

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