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By the end of this chapter, students will be able to...
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Describe the process of corrosion. |
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Explain whether metals corrode or chemicals deteriorate metals. |
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Explain whether polymers corrode or the chemical environment corrodes polymers. |
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Cite a few methods of improving corrosion resistance of steel. |
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Discuss what is more important: prevent corrosion or stop corrosion. |
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Distinguish between oxidation and reduction electrochemical reactions, and explain why oxidation and reduction take place at the same time. |
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Calculate the potential of a cell containing two different metals and immersed in solutions of their own ions. |
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Briefly describe the five methods of prevention and control of corrosion. |
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List ten types of corrosion. |
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Explain why some types of stainless steel corrode. |