Question

Some metals, such as gold and platinum, do not corrode easily because they are very resistant to what?

Answer 1

oxidation

Some metals, such as gold and platinum, do not corrode easily because they are very resistant to oxidation by common substances. Some other metals begin to be oxidized, but are further protected from additional corrosion by a coating formed on the surface. Aluminum reacts with oxygen to form aluminum oxide, which remains tightly packed on the surface. The aluminum oxide prevents the interior of the aluminum from corroding. Not all corrosion is a result of reaction with oxygen. Copper corrodes by reaction with carbon dioxide to form copper II  carbonate. This distinctive green compound is also called patina and prevents the copper underneath from further corrosion  see Statue of Liberty in the Figure below  .