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Standard X
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Ionic Bond
Why do metals...
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Why do metals corrode?
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Most of the commonly occurring metal have an unstable electronic configuration in their pure form. So, in order to get a more stable electronic configuration, they react with the oxygen of water, the most readily available option to them.
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