Due to corrosion, physical properties of metals such as malleability, ductility, and hardness are lost.

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False

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Corrosion is the deterioration of the surface of a substance, mainly when exposed to factors like oxygen, moisture, carbon dioxide, chemicals, etc. This alters their physical properties like malleability, ductility, and hardness.

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